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Gretchen L. Cole

PEARL WEALTH LLC
PORTLAND, OR
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CRD#: 4194331
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Professional summary


Gretchen Lynne Cole, who also goes by Gretchen Lynne Buescher, is a registered financial advisor currently at PEARL WEALTH LLC located in Portland, Oregon.

Gretchen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Gretchen has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gretchen Lynne Buescher

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.) NAME OF OBA: RENTAL HOUSE 1; ADDRESS OF OBA: PORTLAND, OR 97213; NATURE: RENTAL HOME; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; RELATIONSHIP WITH OBA: OWNED JOINTLY WITH SPOUSE; DUTIES: HOMEOWNER; START DATE: 06/2008; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 1; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 0. (2.) NAME OF OBA: RENTAL HOUSE 2; ADDRESS OF OBA: GLENEDEN BEACH, OR 97388; NATURE: RENTAL HOME; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; RELATIONSHIP WITH OBA: OWNED JOINTLY WITH SPOUSE, AND TWO FRIENDS; DUTIES: HOMEOWNER; START DATE: 06/2022; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 1 APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 (3.) NAME OF OBA: COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE; ADDRESS OF OBA: PORTLAND, OR; NATURE: FINANCE COMMITTEE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; RELATIONSHIP WITH OBA: COMMITTEE MEMBER; DUTIES: ASSIST WITH CASH FLOW PLANNING AND OTHER FINANCIAL NEEDS; START DATE: 07/2024 APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 2-3; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 0. (4.) NAME OF OBA: FLAIR PLASTIC PRODUCTS; ADDRESS OF OBA: PORTLAND, OR 97209; NATURE: PLASTIC FABRICATING; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; TITLE WITH OBA: SECRETARY; DUTIES: MONTHLY BOOKKEEPING; START DATE: 01/01/2025; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 1-2; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 0.

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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

January 17, 2019 - Present

PEARL WEALTH LLC

RIA
CRD#: 299508
PORTLAND, OR
Past

May 21, 2014 - April 25, 2019

PINE HAVEN INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 129365
FAIRHAVEN, MA
Past

September 18, 2012 - May 2, 2014

BMO FAMILY OFFICE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110264
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 14, 2011 - July 23, 2012

CTC CONSULTING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147053
PORTLAND, OR
Past

August 5, 2009 - April 27, 2011

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
PORTLAND, OR
Past

August 5, 2009 - April 27, 2011

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
PORTLAND, OR
Past

July 3, 2002 - October 29, 2009

COLDSTREAM WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 108805
PORTLAND, OR
Past

June 21, 2001 - August 3, 2009

COLDSTREAM SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46835
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

September 1, 2000 - May 4, 2001

COLUMBIA FINANCIAL CENTER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 23562
PORTLAND, OR

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".
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PEARL WEALTH LLC
PEARL WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 299508 / SEC#: 801-121119

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2021 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2021 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2021 Terminated)

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
Oregon
(1/17/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/2/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PEARL WEALTH LLC
PEARL WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 299508 / SEC#: 801-121119

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2021 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2021 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
915 Nw 19th Ave Suite F, Portland, OR 97209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(503) 223-2539
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

03 12 2025 PRW FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL (3/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts338
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 149,125,507

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Company Information


PEARL WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 299508Portland, OR

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