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Dave J. Cortez

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CRD#: 2437704
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Dave John Cortez, who also goes by Dave Cortez, was a registered financial professional .

Dave is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Dave had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dave Cortez

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

December 14, 2007 - February 3, 2012

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
THIBODAUX, LA
Past

July 19, 2007 - November 1, 2007

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 9, 2007 - July 12, 2007

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
KINGWOOD, TX
Past

June 7, 2006 - July 28, 2006

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
SHELBY, NC
Past

June 6, 2006 - July 28, 2006

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
SHELBY, NC
Past

April 10, 2002 - May 2, 2006

WHITNEY SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 103715
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Past

June 17, 1996 - April 8, 2002

CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17526
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Past

September 13, 1994 - July 5, 1996

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
RICHMOND, VA
Past

March 30, 1994 - August 31, 1994

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 1, 1994 - February 15, 1994

F.N. WOLF & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13051

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/27/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SP
SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC
ADVANCED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 127787 / SEC#: 801-70354, 8-66046

BD
Terminated by SEC on 10/07/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor, San Diego, CA 92131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 686-4724
Established
California since 02/05/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
248

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SORRENTO PACIFIC CONTOUR WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AWS 3, INC.MEMBER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMOCORPORATE SECRETARY3214453
MADURSKI, ANGELAFINOP6606756
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts924
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 222,328,734

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/27/2024
Cover Page
01/10/2024
12/14/2022

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Company Information


SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 127787

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