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Douglas L. Skinner

SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703
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CRD#: 3268397
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Professional summary


Douglas Lee Skinner, CFP®, who also goes by Doug Skinner, is a registered financial advisor currently at SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Springfield, Illinois and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Springfield, Illinois.

Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Douglas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Doug Skinner

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.
1) SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 3000 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 201 SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703; RIA; MEMEBER OF LLC; START DATE: 01/2007; APPROX 160 HRS/MO 2)FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 5250 SOUTH 6TH ST BLDG B SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703; CHARITY; STATE OF IL BOARD MEMEBER; 04/2017; 3 HOURS/MONTH; 3 HOURS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES HOURS; HELP DIRECTOR WITH DECISION MAKING AND POSSIBLY HELP WITH EVENTS 3) LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 3000 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE, SUITE 201, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62703; HEALTH, LIFE & VARIABLE CONTRACTS INSURANCE; 2 HOURS DEVOTED TO THIS OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY; 2 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2009

Experience


Current

February 15, 2012 - Present

SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 3000 Professional Drive Suite 201, Springfield, IL 62703
RIA
CRD#: 159255
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Current

February 15, 2012 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 3000 Professional Dr. Suite 201, Springfield, IL 62703
BD
CRD#: 35747
Springfield, IL
Past

January 26, 2007 - February 16, 2012

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past

January 26, 2007 - February 16, 2012

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past

October 23, 2000 - January 29, 2007

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past

August 14, 1999 - January 29, 2007

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
SPRINGFIELD, IL

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".
SC
SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 159255 / SEC#: 801-73087

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/2012 Approved)

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
Florida
(9/9/2016)
RR
Illinois
(2/15/2012)
RR
Missouri
(10/2/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(2/15/2012)
IAR
South Carolina
(4/10/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/21/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/20/2002
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SC
SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 159255 / SEC#: 801-73087

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3000 Professional Dr. Ste 201, Springfield, IL 62703
Mailing Address
Phone number
(217) 753-4020
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

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 - FIRM BROCHURE (10/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,974
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 623,962,646

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Company Information


SKINNER, COPPER & EHMEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 159255Springfield, IL 62703

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