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Michael T. Cox

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CRD#: 3278697
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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.

Michael Timothy Cox MR., who also goes by Michael Timothy Cox, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Michael had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 and Series 62 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Timothy Cox

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

April 13, 2018 - July 4, 2019

EL CAPITAN ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 290340
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

November 20, 2014 - February 16, 2015

WHITE BISON

RIA
CRD#: 165256
BOULDER, CO
Past

August 30, 1999 - June 20, 2001

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/5/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 8/28/1999
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

Current Firm


EC
EL CAPITAN ADVISORS
EL CAPITAN ADVISORS | EL CAPITAN ADVISORS, LLC | EL CAPITAN ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 290340 / SEC#: 801-121377

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Contact information


Main Address
1900 State Street Suite J, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(833) 463-5227
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,038
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,425,381,304

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/12/2023
Cover Page
05/09/2023

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Company Information


EL CAPITAN ADVISORS

CRD#: 290340

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