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John W. Rubottom

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS
IRVING, TX 75062
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CRD#: 4576246
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John William Rubottom JRCOTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS

Professional summary


John William Rubottom JR, CFP®, who also goes by Jay Rubottom, John Rubottom Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS located in Irving, Texas and ALONGSIDE, LLC located in Irving, Texas.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance


Always Fiduciary

Aliases


Jay Rubottom | John Rubottom Jr

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.
1. Fixed insurance sales, as of 2015, 10% of time spent during business hours, conducted at branch, investment related. 2. Cottonwood Ventures, LLC, doing business as Cottonwood Capital Advisors, Co- owner and managing member a private entity created as the operating for securities, investment advisory, and insurance business, 10% of time spent during business hours, conducted at branch, investment related. Exempt Registered Advisor managing Special Purpose Vehicles and Private Funds less than $100MM in AUM. 3. Algodon Madera Partners, LLC, Co- owner and managing member of a private entity created for investing in real estate as rental properties and oil and gas investments, as of 06/07/2014, 1% of time spent during business hours, conducted at branch, investment related. 4. Webottom Assets LLC, co-owner with spouse and managing member of a private entity created for investing in real estate as rental properties and oil and gas investments, as of 04/29/2011, 5% of time spent during business hours, conducted at branch, investment related. 5. Cottonwood Capital Advisors, ERA; as Principal, Managing Member and General Partner to a private fund, under a special purpose vehicle ('SPV"). Investment related: Yes; Address: 105 Decker Court, Suite 730 Irving, TX 75062. Nature: responsibilities include sourcing opportunities, conducting due diligence, negotiating and monitoring investments, investor communications, and fund administration oversight. The SPV Funds will invest in oil & gas interests, real estate investments, and asset-back lending funds. Compensation may be received from the SPV Funds or their sponsor/manager, including management fees and carried interest. Start Date: 04/20/2026; hours devoted during business hours: 10, hours devoted outside business hours: 0.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2008

Experience


Current

March 29, 2023 - Present

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 105 Decker Court Suite 730, Irving, TX 75062
RIA
CRD#: 322366
IRVING, TX
Current

April 13, 2026 - Present

ALONGSIDE, LLC

Office #1: 105 Decker Ct Suite 730, Irving, TX 75062
RIA
CRD#: 333587
Irving, TX
Past

January 14, 2016 - April 3, 2023

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
Irving, TX
Past

January 14, 2016 - April 3, 2023

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
Irving, TX
Past

March 28, 2013 - January 14, 2016

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10740
IRVING, TX
Past

March 28, 2013 - January 14, 2016

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10740
IRVING, TX
Past

June 1, 2009 - April 12, 2013

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
ARLINGTON, TX
Past

June 1, 2009 - April 12, 2013

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
ARLINGTON, TX
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
ARLINGTON, TX
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
ARLINGTON, TX
Past

September 5, 2003 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
ARLINGTON, TX
Past

July 30, 2003 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
ARLINGTON, TX

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".
AL
ALONGSIDE, LLC
ABIDING WEALTH PARTNERS | VM WEALTH PARTNERS | LIGHTHOUSE WEALTH PARTNERS | KEIL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | INFLECTION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS | ALONGSIDE, LLC

CRD#: 333587 / SEC#: 801-131682

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2025 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
Texas
(3/29/2023)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
PR
IAR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 9/3/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 31
Status Unavailable
Passed: 2/9/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 7/29/2003
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm


AL
ALONGSIDE, LLC
ABIDING WEALTH PARTNERS | VM WEALTH PARTNERS | LIGHTHOUSE WEALTH PARTNERS | KEIL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | INFLECTION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS | ALONGSIDE, LLC

CRD#: 333587 / SEC#: 801-131682

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2025 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3711 S Mopac Expy Suite 150, Austin, TX 78746
Mailing Address
Phone number
(512) 241-7341
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ALONGSIDE, LLC ADV PART 2A (4/14/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,903
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 878,611,865

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
05/29/2026
Cover Page

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Company Information


ALONGSIDE, LLC

CRD#: 333587Irving, TX 75062

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