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Elliott C. Hollingsworth

CLIFFORD SWAN INVESTMENT COUNSELORS
Pasadena, CA 91105-1965
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CRD#: 4363276
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Professional summary

Elliott Curtis Hollingsworth, AIF®, who also goes by Elliot Curtis Hollingsworth, Elliott C Hollingsworth, is a registered financial advisor currently at CLIFFORD SWAN INVESTMENT COUNSELORS located in Pasadena, California.

Elliott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Elliott has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Elliot Curtis Hollingsworth | Elliott C Hollingsworth

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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AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CLIFFORD SWAN INVESTMENT COUNSELORS

Office #1: 177 E. Colorado Blvd Ste 550, Pasadena, CA 91105-1965
RIA
CRD#: 108033
Pasadena, CA
Past

May 31, 2019 - May 9, 2025

THE MATHER GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156005
PASADENA, CA
Past

October 10, 2014 - May 29, 2019

HALBERT HARGROVE

RIA
CRD#: 105515
LONG BEACH, CA
Past

March 24, 2010 - September 30, 2014

FINANCE 500, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12981
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 23, 2008 - October 6, 2014

OAKWOOD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108080
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 1, 2004 - April 2, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 1, 2004 - April 2, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 27, 2002 - March 11, 2004

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 27, 2002 - March 11, 2004

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

June 21, 2001 - January 23, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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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CLIFFORD SWAN INVESTMENT COUNSELORS
CLIFFORD ASSOCIATES | CLIFFORD SWAN INVESTMENT COUNSELORS | CLIFFORD SWAN INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC | CLIFFORD SWAN INVESTMENT COUNSEL | CLIFFORD SWAN | CLIFFORD ASSOCISTES LLC | CLIFFORD ASSOCIATES LLC

CRD#: 108033 / SEC#: 801-56675

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/1999 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
California
(9/5/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/3/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/16/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/20/2001
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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CLIFFORD SWAN INVESTMENT COUNSELORS
CLIFFORD ASSOCIATES | CLIFFORD SWAN INVESTMENT COUNSELORS | CLIFFORD SWAN INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC | CLIFFORD SWAN INVESTMENT COUNSEL | CLIFFORD SWAN | CLIFFORD ASSOCISTES LLC | CLIFFORD ASSOCIATES LLC

CRD#: 108033 / SEC#: 801-56675

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/1999 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
177 E. Colorado Blvd Ste 550, Pasadena, CA 91105-1965
Mailing Address
Phone number
(626) 792-2228
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
33

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLIFFORD SWAN ADV PART 2A 10 27 2025 (10/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,522
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,143,559,319

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
05/21/2025
Cover Page
Report
04/15/2024
Cover Page
Report
08/10/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CLIFFORD SWAN INVESTMENT COUNSELORS

CRD#: 108033Pasadena, CA 91105-1965

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