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Daren S. Wright

COTTONWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84124
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CRD#: 4482142
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Professional summary


Daren Spencer Wright is a registered financial advisor currently at COTTONWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Daren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Daren has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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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.
5/2010- PRESENT; MANAGING MEMBER NUVO VENTURES, LLC: INVESTMENT RELATED, SINGLE PURPOSE ENTITY TO HOLD INVESTMENT IN PRIVATE SOFT WATER COMPANY 1 HOUR PER MONTH. 8/2009- PRESENT;MANAGING MEMBER;CITIUS VENTURES, LLC:INVESTMENT RELATED, LLC HOLDING COMPANY INVESTS AND HOLDS MULTIPLE PRIVATE EQUITY POSITIONS.CONSULTING AND/OR BOARD DUTIES TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT...2-5 HOURS PER MONTH. 01/2002- PRESENT; OWNER;ALLIANCE FINANCIAL ENTITY FOR PERSONAL ESTATE PLANNING PURPOSES. 2 HRS PER MONTH 06/2012- PRESENT; MEMBER;OK BOB LLC;PRIVATE INVESTMENT - REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY - LESS THAN 1 HOUR/MONTH 04/2012- PRESENT; MEMBER; CELEBRIX SINGLE PURPOSE ENTITY TO HOLD INVESTMENTS IN A PRIVATE COMPANY - LESS THAN 1 HOUR/MONTH 02/2019 - PRESENT; ROYAL BROADCAST COMPANY; TRUCKING COMPANY; 10 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO OTHER BUSINESS.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 28, 2018 - Present

COTTONWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 4505 South Wasatch Blvd #300, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
RIA
CRD#: 153036
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

March 9, 2017 - August 13, 2018

ALLEGIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 157314
Salt Lake City, UT
Past

October 6, 2014 - February 23, 2017

GARDA FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 170354
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

June 9, 2004 - December 1, 2014

FORTIUS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 128060
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

June 3, 2002 - March 12, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SALT LAKE CITY , UT
Past

May 15, 2002 - March 12, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 14, 2001 - May 3, 2002

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL

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
Utah
(8/28/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/29/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CA
COTTONWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
COTTONWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT | COTTONWOOD CAPITAL | COTTONWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 153036 / SEC#:

Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2019 Conditional Restricted)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4505 South Wasatch Blvd #300, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Mailing Address
2915 E Jennie Lane, Holladay, UT 84117
Phone number
(801) 520-1353
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts68
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 13,384,036

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Company Information


COTTONWOOD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 153036Salt Lake City, UT 84124

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