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Cynthia M. Derso

PROACTIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES
Marietta, GA 30068
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CRD#: 4146436
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Professional summary

Cynthia Marshall Derso, who also goes by Cindy M Biederman Mrs, Cynthia (cindy) Marshall Biederman, Cindy M Derso, Cindy Marshall Derso, is a registered financial advisor currently at PROACTIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC located in Marietta, Georgia.

Cynthia is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Cynthia has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 62 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Cindy M Biederman Mrs | Cynthia (cindy) Marshall Biederman | Cindy M Derso | Cindy Marshall Derso

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 20, 2022 - Present

PROACTIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 533 Johnson Ferry Road Bldg. C Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30068
RIA
CRD#: 318872
Marietta, GA
Past

February 14, 2018 - June 29, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MARIETTA, GA
Past

February 14, 2018 - December 31, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MARIETTA, GA
Past

May 18, 2011 - February 20, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
MARIETTA, GA
Past

May 18, 2011 - February 14, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
MARIETTA, GA
Past

January 15, 2010 - July 6, 2011

PROACTIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142646
MARIETTA, GA
Past

August 9, 2007 - December 31, 2009

PROACTIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142646
MARIETTA, GA
Past

March 13, 2007 - August 21, 2007

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25803
MARIETTA, GA
Past

March 6, 2007 - May 18, 2011

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
MARIETTA, GA
Past

March 13, 2006 - March 9, 2007

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 4082
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 3, 2005 - March 9, 2007

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 21, 2002 - May 13, 2005

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 15, 2000 - February 26, 2002

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PROACTIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
PATTON FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | PROACTIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | PROACTIVE WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC

CRD#: 318872 / SEC#: 801-123491

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2022 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Georgia
(4/20/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/22/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/25/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/22/2014
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 10/23/2012
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/12/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

PW
PROACTIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
PATTON FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | PROACTIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | PROACTIVE WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC

CRD#: 318872 / SEC#: 801-123491

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2022 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
533 Johnson Ferry Road Bldg. C Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30068
Mailing Address
Phone number
(770) 971-4142
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PROACTIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES 2A (2/18/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,200
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 315,838,988

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Company Information

PROACTIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 318872Marietta, GA 30068

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