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John W. Rubottom

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS
Irving, TX 75062
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CRD#: 4576246
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Professional summary

John William Rubottom JR, CFP®, who also goes by Jay Rubottom, John William Rugottom Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS 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 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Jay Rubottom | John William Rugottom 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 and renting office space, as of 01/01/2015, 5% of time spent during business hours, conducted at branch, investment related. 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.

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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®

Certified Financial Planner

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
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

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CC
COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS
COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS | COTTONWOOD VENTURES, LLC

CRD#: 322366 / SEC#: 801-127478

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2023 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

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/3/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 2/9/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/29/2003
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CC
COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS
COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS | COTTONWOOD VENTURES, LLC

CRD#: 322366 / SEC#: 801-127478

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2023 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
105 Decker Court Suite 730, Irving, TX 75062
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 573-4030
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SEPTEMBER 2025 ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (9/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts204
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 291,018,574

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/27/2025
Cover Page
Report
05/13/2024
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 322366Irving, TX 75062

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