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Kristopher J. Cowles

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CRD#: 4012612
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Professional summary


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Kristopher Jon Cowles was a registered financial professional .

Kristopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Kristopher had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA PUBLIC SAFETY (POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENT) PENSION BOARD PRESIDENT (VOLUNTEER) POSITION: Board member NATURE: Non-Profit and Charitable Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2019 ADDRESS: 345 Tequesta Dr, Tequesta FL 33469, United States DESCRIPTION: Evaluating the pension and retirement plans for the police and fire department every quarter. 2. MEDIGAP PLANS OF AMERICA -HEALTH INSURANCE SALES POSITION: Agent NATURE: Health Insurance Sales NON-INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2020 ADDRESS: 140 Intracoastal Pointe Dr. Suite #201, Jupiter FL 33477, United States DESCRIPTION: Agent 3. SUTTER & NUGENT REAL ESTATE POSITION: Inactive Real Estate Agent NATURE: Real Estate Development Rental and Leasing NON-INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2019 ADDRESS: 515 Cypress Cir, Tequesta FL 33469, United States DESCRIPTION: I have a real estate license that is registered at Sutter and Nugent. 4. TEQUESTA RETIREMENT GROUP LLP POSITION: Agent NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 07/1999 ADDRESS: 140 Intracoastal Pointe Dr. Suite #201, Jupiter FL 33477,, United States DESCRIPTION: Agent 5. CYPRESS RIDGE HOA - PRESIDENT POSITION: President of HOA - NON-INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2019 ADDRESS: 515 Cypress Cir, Tequesta FL 33469, United States DESCRIPTION: President of the association

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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

June 20, 2022 - December 12, 2023

SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 173272
Jupiter, FL
Past

August 26, 2020 - September 24, 2021

JCG ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283746
Jupiter, FL
Past

July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
West Palm Beach, FL
Past

March 11, 2019 - July 1, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
West Palm Beach, FL
Past

May 24, 2011 - November 12, 2018

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 612
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 20, 2010 - February 24, 2011

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 145
SEATTLE, WA
Past

July 20, 2010 - May 11, 2011

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

September 4, 2009 - June 10, 2010

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

September 14, 2005 - June 10, 2010

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

April 8, 2004 - September 1, 2005

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

July 16, 2001 - March 29, 2004

GPC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14007
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 25, 2000 - March 28, 2001

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 9, 1999 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 9, 1999 - March 28, 2000

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SI
SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC
ABUNDANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WRIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | WILLO FINANCIAL | WEALTHWORKS FINANCIAL | TPC FINANCIAL GROUP | THREE BRIDGES FINANCIAL GROUP | TEXAS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | TEQUESTA RETIREMENT GROUP | STRATEGIC SENIOR BENEFITS GROUP | STEARNS RETIREMENT GROUP | SPARKS FINANCIAL GROUP | SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC | SNODGRASS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | SHALA FINANCIAL | SFG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SENIOR ADVISORS INC. | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP OF SOUTH WINDSOR | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP | ROTHERMEL FINANCIAL | RICH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE SW FLORIDA | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF HUNTSVILLE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF FORT LAUDERDALE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOLUTIONS | RELIABLE PLANNING GROUP | RELIABILE WEALTH FINANCIAL GROUP | POOLE LOCKE ADVISORS | PLATINUM FINANCIAL LLC | PINEHURST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | NORTH SHORE ASSET MANAGEMENT | NORTH AMERICAN FINANCIAL | NEW ENGLAND FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | MID-AMERICAN TAX | MCLEAN TAX ADVISORY GROUP | MCKENZIE FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCARTIN FINANCIAL | MCADAMS GROUP | MASON WEALTH GROUP | LIVE LOVE FLOURISH | JOHNSON WEALTH & INCOME MANAGEMENT | INNER CIRCLE ASSET MANAGEMENT | HORIZON WEALTH PARTNERS | HAMMONTREE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GOODMAN GREEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL GROUP | FOCUS FINANCIAL PLANNING | FIRM FOUNDATION TN | FINSETT SOLUTIONS | FAMILY LEGACY GROUP | EISSMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DORCEY FINANCIAL LLC | CRYSTAL LAKE TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | CROSSROADS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND RETIREMENT SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH GUARDIANS | CKS SUMMIT GROUP | CHAMBERLIN FINANCIAL | CHAMBERLAIN ADVISORY GROUP | CARTER FINANCIAL GROUP | CARRIER FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRANDON BELL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BLISS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | ARBOR FINANCIAL SERVICES | APONTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALL NEEDS PLANNING

CRD#: 173272 / SEC#: 801-80425

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2014 Approved)

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: 6/28/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/4/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SI
SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC
ABUNDANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WRIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | WILLO FINANCIAL | WEALTHWORKS FINANCIAL | TPC FINANCIAL GROUP | THREE BRIDGES FINANCIAL GROUP | TEXAS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | TEQUESTA RETIREMENT GROUP | STRATEGIC SENIOR BENEFITS GROUP | STEARNS RETIREMENT GROUP | SPARKS FINANCIAL GROUP | SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC | SNODGRASS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | SHALA FINANCIAL | SFG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SENIOR ADVISORS INC. | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP OF SOUTH WINDSOR | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP | ROTHERMEL FINANCIAL | RICH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE SW FLORIDA | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF HUNTSVILLE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF FORT LAUDERDALE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOLUTIONS | RELIABLE PLANNING GROUP | RELIABILE WEALTH FINANCIAL GROUP | POOLE LOCKE ADVISORS | PLATINUM FINANCIAL LLC | PINEHURST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | NORTH SHORE ASSET MANAGEMENT | NORTH AMERICAN FINANCIAL | NEW ENGLAND FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | MID-AMERICAN TAX | MCLEAN TAX ADVISORY GROUP | MCKENZIE FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCARTIN FINANCIAL | MCADAMS GROUP | MASON WEALTH GROUP | LIVE LOVE FLOURISH | JOHNSON WEALTH & INCOME MANAGEMENT | INNER CIRCLE ASSET MANAGEMENT | HORIZON WEALTH PARTNERS | HAMMONTREE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GOODMAN GREEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL GROUP | FOCUS FINANCIAL PLANNING | FIRM FOUNDATION TN | FINSETT SOLUTIONS | FAMILY LEGACY GROUP | EISSMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DORCEY FINANCIAL LLC | CRYSTAL LAKE TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | CROSSROADS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND RETIREMENT SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH GUARDIANS | CKS SUMMIT GROUP | CHAMBERLIN FINANCIAL | CHAMBERLAIN ADVISORY GROUP | CARTER FINANCIAL GROUP | CARRIER FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRANDON BELL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BLISS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | ARBOR FINANCIAL SERVICES | APONTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALL NEEDS PLANNING

CRD#: 173272 / SEC#: 801-80425

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
500 W Cypress Creek Road Suite 290, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Mailing Address
Phone number
(954) 487-1860
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
111

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (10/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts26,055
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,038,151,245

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Company Information


SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 173272

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