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Timothy J. Bottomly

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
COHASSET, MA
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CRD#: 4842348
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Professional summary

Timothy John Bottomly is a registered financial advisor currently at MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC located in Cohasset, Massachusetts.

Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Timothy has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

May 30, 2025 - Present

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108031
COHASSET, MA
Past

May 29, 2024 - June 16, 2025

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112525
Cohasset, MA
Past

November 7, 2023 - June 16, 2025

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 112525
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 18, 2021 - September 1, 2022

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125446
Cohasset, MA
Past

November 18, 2021 - September 1, 2022

BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38123
BERWYN, PA
Past

July 27, 2021 - November 4, 2021

SIMON MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 290965
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 20, 2019 - December 1, 2020

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108928
Boston, MA
Past

November 19, 2019 - December 1, 2020

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 24, 2017 - November 23, 2020

STADION MONEY MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112608
Cohasset, MA
Past

October 5, 2017 - November 20, 2019

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

October 22, 2013 - August 18, 2017

BEAUMONT FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108345
NEEDHAM, MA
Past

January 9, 2006 - May 25, 2012

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
BOSTON, MA

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".
MI
MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
IBBOTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. | MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | MORNINGSTAR ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 108031 / SEC#: 801-56896

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/18/1999 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
Illinois
(5/30/2025)
IAR
Massachusetts
(6/18/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/7/2017
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/21/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/22/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 9/25/2017
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/20/2010
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

MI
MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
IBBOTSON ASSOCIATES, INC. | MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | MORNINGSTAR ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 108031 / SEC#: 801-56896

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/18/1999 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
22 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 696-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
323

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MORNINGSTAR WEALTH SERVICES (11/10/2025)
INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES (3/28/2025)
RETIREMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS (3/28/2025)
METLIFE EXPERTSELECT PROGRAM (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts592,301
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 76,595,000,000

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Company Information

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 108031Cohasset, MA

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