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Azita L. Simler

TRADEWINDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Bellingham, WA 98226
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CRD#: 4803527
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Professional summary


Azita L Simler, who also goes by Azita Leah Bodaghi Birk, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRADEWINDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Bellingham, Washington.

Azita is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Azita has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Azita Leah Bodaghi Birk

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.
SINCE DECEMBER 1, 2010, I HAVE BEEN A PART TIME EMPLOYEE OF NATHAN SIMLER BALLROOM LOCATED AT 1135 37TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229. NATHAN SIMLER BALLROOM IS SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP THAT PROVIDES BALLROOM DANCE INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING. IT IS A NON-INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS. I PERFORM BOOKKEEPING, WEBSITE, MARKETING AND RELATED OFFICE SUPPORT FUNCTIONS. I DEVOTE APPROXIMATELY 20 HOUR PER MONTH TO NATHAN SIMLER BALLROOM, NONE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

November 19, 2019 - Present

TRADEWINDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 2211 Rimland Drive Suite 401, Bellingham, WA 98226
RIA
CRD#: 145934
Bellingham, WA
Past

January 11, 2013 - November 26, 2019

SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 25586
BELLINGHAM, WA
Past

January 11, 2013 - June 11, 2019

SATURNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC

BD
CRD#: 18437
BELLINGHAM, WA
Past

June 6, 2012 - January 17, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BELLINGHAM, WA
Past

May 8, 2012 - January 17, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BELLINGHAM, WA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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TRADEWINDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
TRADEWINDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 145934 / SEC#: 801-68789

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2008 Approved)

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
Washington
(11/19/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/5/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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TRADEWINDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
TRADEWINDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 145934 / SEC#: 801-68789

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2211 Rimland Drive Suite 401, Bellingham, WA 98226
Mailing Address
Phone number
(360) 715-9000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A (11/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,652
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 602,785,057

Red Flags


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Company Information


TRADEWINDS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 145934Bellingham, WA 98226

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