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John C. Scott

CEF ADVISORS
Richmond, VA 23226
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CRD#: 4364191
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Professional summary


John Cole Scott is a registered financial advisor currently at CEF ADVISORS located in Richmond, Virginia.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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

June 21, 2001 - Present

CEF ADVISORS

Office #1: 7204 Glen Forest Drive Suite #105, Richmond, VA 23226
RIA
CRD#: 115562
Richmond, VA
Past

May 21, 2001 - May 29, 2009

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

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CRD#: 48
RICHMOND, VA

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".
CA
CEF ADVISORS
CEF ADVISORS | CLOSED-END FUND ADVISORS INC. | CLOSED-END FUND ADVISORS

CRD#: 115562 / SEC#: 801-113697

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2018 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2015 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2018 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2018 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2018 Terminated)

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
Virginia
(6/21/2001)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/13/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 2/7/2003
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CA
CEF ADVISORS
CEF ADVISORS | CLOSED-END FUND ADVISORS INC. | CLOSED-END FUND ADVISORS

CRD#: 115562 / SEC#: 801-113697

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2018 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2015 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2018 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2018 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
7204 Glen Forest Drive Suite #105, Richmond, VA 23226
Mailing Address
Phone number
(804) 288-2482
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A (8/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts164
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 186,613,242

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Company Information


CEF ADVISORS

CRD#: 115562Richmond, VA 23226

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