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Scott A. Montes

CLOUD INVESTMENTS
Huntsville, AL 35801
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CRD#: 3099221
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Professional summary

Scott Alan Montes is a registered financial advisor currently at CLOUD INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Huntsville, Alabama.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Scott has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 26, 2024 - Present

CLOUD INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 200 Clinton Ave Suite 1020, Huntsville, AL 35801
RIA
CRD#: 281915
Huntsville, AL
Past

June 15, 2017 - January 31, 2024

KEEL POINT CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6769
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past

June 8, 2017 - January 31, 2024

KEEL POINT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127902
Huntsville, AL
Past

January 3, 2012 - June 2, 2017

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 12, 2011 - June 2, 2017

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

July 13, 2007 - October 31, 2011

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18456
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

August 15, 2005 - November 7, 2011

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 130888
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

August 9, 2005 - July 13, 2007

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

February 13, 2004 - August 9, 2005

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18456
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 26, 2001 - February 23, 2004

INTL CUSTODY & CLEARING SOLUTIONS INC.

BD
CRD#: 23952
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 14, 1999 - June 14, 2001

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

August 20, 1998 - May 10, 1999

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 20, 1998 - May 10, 1999

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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CLOUD INVESTMENTS, LLC
CLOUD INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 281915 / SEC#: 801-112434

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2018 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2018 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Alabama
(1/26/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/21/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/26/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/19/1998
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 11/16/2021
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 8/20/2018
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 10/4/2011
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 11/2/2010
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 1/31/2001
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

CI
CLOUD INVESTMENTS, LLC
CLOUD INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 281915 / SEC#: 801-112434

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2018 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
200 Clinton Ave Suite 1020, Huntsville, AL 35801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(256) 715-0094
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A&B (10/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,562
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 343,763,348

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Company Information

CLOUD INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 281915Huntsville, AL 35801

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