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Wray T. Cooper
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS
Louisville, KY 40223
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CRD#: 4347825
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Professional summary
Wray Thomas Cooper JR., who also goes by Wray Thomas Cooper, is a registered financial advisor currently at AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. located in Louisville, Kentucky.
Wray is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Wray has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Wray Thomas Cooper
Other business activities
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(1) I am a Director Emeritus with Blue & Co., a regional CPA firm. I am located at 2650 Eastpoint Parkway, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40223. I have been with the CPA firm since 01/2010. I work approximately 20 hours a month. I provide services that are typical of public accounting, including tax, consulting, and business valuation services upon request. Most of my work is during securities trading hours. My employment is not securities-related or investment-related. (2) I am a Member-Owner and Advisor with Green Street Capital, LLC., a financial services firm. I am located at 2650 Eastpoint Parkway, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40223. I have been with Green Street since 2005. I work approximately 160 hours a month. I provide wealth management services as a HKFS investment advisor representative to a variety of different clients and client types based on their individual financial needs and risk tolerances. Most of my work is during securities trading hours. My employment is investment-related. (3) I am a board director and shareholder of Benefits Administrators, LLC., a third-party administrator for retirement plans located at 200 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507. I devote approximately 3-5 hours a month to this activity, primarily during securities trading hours. I attend quarterly board meetings and provide input to bank management. My participation is not securities-related or investment-related. (4) I provide personal services as a sole proprietor, include consulting, directorships, and trustee services. I am located in Louisville, KY 40205. I devote approximately 3-5 hours per month, mostly during non-securities trading hours. My participation is not securities-related or investment-related.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 23, 2016 - Present
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
Office #1: 2650 Eastpoint Parkway, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40223RIA
CRD#: 106237
Louisville, KY
Past
March 21, 2007 - December 23, 2016
CSSC BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 141630
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past
December 20, 2001 - December 23, 2016
TRUSTEE EMPOWERMENT & PROTECTION, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 108249
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past
August 31, 2001 - March 21, 2007
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past
March 13, 2001 - August 31, 2001
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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AP
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES
CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1996 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Kentucky(11/23/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
AP
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES
CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
3390 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002-2801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(563) 582-2855
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
254
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 13,679 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 6,933,162,284 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/20/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 12/16/2022 |
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Company Information
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
CRD#: 106237Louisville, KY 40223TRUST BUT VERIFY
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