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Elisabeth M. Dawson-scherbaum

COPIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS
San Diego, CA 92108
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CRD#: 4049505
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Professional summary


Elisabeth Marie Dawson-scherbaum, who also goes by Elisabeth Marie Dawson, Elisabeth Dawson, Liz Dawson, Elisabeth Marie Dawson-scherbaum, Elisabeth Marie Sanders, is a registered financial advisor currently at COPIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC. located in San Diego, California.

Elisabeth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Elisabeth has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Elisabeth Marie Dawson | Elisabeth Dawson | Liz Dawson | Elisabeth Marie Dawson-Scherbaum | Elisabeth Marie Sanders

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.
ENTITY: DAWSON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., DBA COPIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SERVICES; NATURE: CONSULTING FOR COPIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROCESS COACHING, COLLEGE PLANNING THROUGH COLLEGE PLANNING RELIEF, FIXED LIFE INSURANCE/ANNUITY/DISABILITY SALES; LOCATION: 3636 CAMINO DEL RIO NORTH, STE 102, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108;NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; POSITION: PRESIDENT/CEO; HOURS: 200 HRS/MO OR 85% OF TIME SPENT. COACHING & CONSULTING "COACHING AGREEMENT" FOR INDIVIDUALS, APPROX 40 HOUR PER MONTH MEDAGLIA, LLC, LLC OWNED FOR OFFICE BUILDING. APPROX O HOURS PER MONTH TREASURER ON HOA BOARD FOR OFFICE BUILDING, NO COMPENSATION PAID, APPROX 10 HRS PER MONTH

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 26, 2017 - Present

COPIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 240, San Diego, CA 92108
RIA
CRD#: 288286
San Diego, CA
Past

February 22, 2017 - April 3, 2017

REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125004
San Diego, CA
Past

March 7, 2012 - December 31, 2013

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127701
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 19, 2008 - September 20, 2011

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 10, 2003 - October 1, 2008

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 31, 2000 - September 5, 2003

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 1, 1999 - August 16, 2000

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 1, 1999 - August 16, 2000

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
California
(6/26/2017)
IAR
Florida
(8/20/2020)
IAR
Louisiana
(9/11/2018)
IAR
Texas
(5/18/2018)
IAR
Wisconsin
(11/17/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/27/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CW
COPIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.
COPIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SERVICES | DAWSON INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. D/B/A COPIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. | DAWSON INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | COPIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 288286 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2020 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2018 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2018 Conditional Restricted)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/16/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 240, San Diego, CA 92108
Mailing Address
Phone number
(619) 640-2622
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts106
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,711,338

Red Flags


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Company Information


COPIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 288286San Diego, CA 92108

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