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Sarah C. Gutierrez

APTUS FINANCIAL
Little Rock, AR
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CRD#: 3246817
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Professional summary


Sarah Catherine Gutierrez, CFP®, who also goes by Sarah Catherine Gutierrez, Sarah Catherine Phillips, is a registered financial advisor currently at APTUS FINANCIAL, LLC located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Sarah is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Sarah has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 87, Series 86 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sarah Catherine Gutierrez | Sarah Catherine Phillips

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Club 27, 614 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201. Club 27 is a salsa dancing and event venue. Since November 2016, I have been a 50% owner in the venture along with my husband who is the other owner. I spend ~15 minutes per month, or 3 hours per year on Club 27 activities, and very little during securities trading hours. The activities are not investment related. WEHCO Media, 115 E. Capitol, Little Rock, AR 72201. WEHCO is a publishing and cable company. Since September 2020, I have been a member of the Board of Directors and attend an annual meeting in May. WEHCO is a retirement plan advisory client of Aptus Financial. I spend approximately 1 hour per month on WEHCO activities, roughly half of which is during securities trading hours. The activities are not investment related.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

November 7, 2015 - Present

APTUS FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 280033
Little Rock, AR
Past

October 25, 2007 - June 1, 2011

STEPHENS

BD
CRD#: 3496
LITTLE ROCK, AR

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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APTUS FINANCIAL, LLC
APTUS FINANCIAL LLC | SC FINANCIAL CARE LLC | SC FINANCIAL | SARAH CATHERINE GUTIERREZ | EFFICIENT FINANCIAL, LLC | EFFICIENT FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISING SERVICES | APTUS FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 280033 / SEC#: 801-120751

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2021 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/2021 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
Arkansas
(11/7/2015)
IAR
Texas
(1/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 11/21/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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APTUS FINANCIAL, LLC
APTUS FINANCIAL LLC | SC FINANCIAL CARE LLC | SC FINANCIAL | SARAH CATHERINE GUTIERREZ | EFFICIENT FINANCIAL, LLC | EFFICIENT FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISING SERVICES | APTUS FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 280033 / SEC#: 801-120751

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2021 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Little Rock, AR
Mailing Address
Po Box 251510, Little Rock, AR 72225
Phone number
(501) 907-1993
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APTUS FINANCIAL BROCHURE (10/2/2025)

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Company Information


APTUS FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 280033Little Rock, AR

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