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Elaine Ethel Kops-bedel

Elaine E. Kops-bedel

BEDEL FINANCIAL CONSULTING
Indianapolis, IN 46240
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CRD#: 4357703
Elaine Ethel Kops-bedel

Professional summary


Elaine Ethel Kops-bedel, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BEDEL FINANCIAL CONSULTING INC located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Elaine is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Elaine has worked at 1 firm .

Biography


Life is a series of choices.   Should you take the comfortable path or the one less traveled? Should you accept where you are? Should you change your direction? Bedel Financial helps you choose what’s next.
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What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Estate Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Life Transitions
Insurance Planning
Divorce Planning
Retirement Planning
Investment Planning
Tax Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Corporate Executives
Divorce Planning
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Medical Professionals
Women's Financial Planning Iss...
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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.
ELAINE IS A MEMBER OF CAPSTONE, LLC., A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ORGANIZED IN ARKANSAS AND LOCATED AT 225 EAST MARKHAM, STE 275, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201. CAPSTONE IS AN INVITED NETWORK OF LEADING FINANCIAL PLANNERS SHARING IDEAS, KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT. CAPSTONE PROVIDES A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ISSUES, FINANCIAL PLANNING STRATEGIES AND INVESTMENT RESEARCH. MEMBERS ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING EACH OTHER GROW AS BUSINESS MANAGERS, PROFESSIONALS AND PROVIDERS OF CUTTING EDGE SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT. CAPSTONE, LLC WAS FORMED JUNE 29, 2001. ELAINE IS AN ORIGINAL MEMBER AND PARTICIPATES AS AVAILABLE ON CONFERENCE CALLS AND MEETINGS. TO-DATE, ELAINE SPENDS LESS THAN 1 HOUR PER MONTH WITH CAPSTONE, LLC. MATTERS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1987

Experience


Current

December 5, 2000 - Present

BEDEL FINANCIAL CONSULTING INC

Office #1: 8940 River Crossing Blvd. Suite 120, Indianapolis, IN 46240
RIA
CRD#: 105653
Indianapolis, IN

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".
BEDEL FINANCIAL CONSULTING INC
BEDEL FINANCIAL CONSULTING INC
BEDEL FINANCIAL CONSULTING INC

CRD#: 105653 / SEC#: 801-34764

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/1989 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
Indiana
(12/5/2000)

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Current Firm


BEDEL FINANCIAL CONSULTING INC
BEDEL FINANCIAL CONSULTING INC
BEDEL FINANCIAL CONSULTING INC

CRD#: 105653 / SEC#: 801-34764

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/1989 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8940 River Crossing Blvd. Suite 120, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(317) 843-1358
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
26

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BFC ADV PART 2A 2025 (10/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,083
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,470,725,469

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/28/2025
Cover Page
01/26/2024
11/28/2022

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Company Information


BEDEL FINANCIAL CONSULTING INC

BEDEL FINANCIAL CONSULTING INC

CRD#: 105653Indianapolis, IN 46240

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