Otto E. Ray
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
Martinsville, IN 46151
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CRD#: 3112191
Professional summary
Otto Everett Ray, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Martinsville, Indiana and CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Martinsville, Indiana.
Otto is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Otto has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1)Creative Financial Designs 2)Otto Ray Agency-Property and Casualty Ins-50% owner-Silent Partner-Non-investment related-1-2 hrs/mo-Bloomington IN 3)Emmanuel Church- Matinsville Campus; non-investment related; 1396 E Columbus Street Martinsville, IN 46151; musician; bassist; playing bass in 2 to 3 worship songs during Sunday services; 10/8/2023; 10 hours/week; 0 hours/week
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2020
Experience
Current
March 29, 2017 - Present
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
Office #1: 1589 Burton Ln, Martinsville, IN 46151RIA
CRD#: 109032
Martinsville, IN
Current
March 8, 2006 - Present
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.
Office #1: 1589 Burton Ln, Martinsville, IN 46151BD
CRD#: 25427
Martinsville, IN
Past
December 2, 2004 - May 11, 2005
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
September 29, 1998 - December 1, 2004
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(6/21/2022)
RR
Arizona(6/28/2016)
RR
Colorado(2/12/2018)
RR
Florida(2/17/2014)
RR
Indiana(3/14/2006)
IAR
Indiana(3/29/2017)
RR
Kentucky(4/30/2021)
RR
Michigan(5/29/2019)
RR
Minnesota(6/2/2022)
RR
Nevada(7/3/2018)
RR
North Carolina(6/13/2019)
RR
Ohio(7/13/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/13/2025)
RR
South Carolina(1/11/2023)
RR
Tennessee(9/20/2017)
RR
Texas(6/12/2020)
RR
Utah(3/5/2021)
RR
Virginia(9/9/2020)
RR
Washington(1/27/2021)
RR
West Virginia(3/5/2015)
RR
Wisconsin(1/5/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
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Contact information
Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,029 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,478,773,967 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | ||
| 01/05/2024 | ||
| 01/10/2023 |
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Company Information
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032Martinsville, IN 46151TRUST BUT VERIFY
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