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Luis G. Cortez

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CRD#: 4940965
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Luis Gabriel Cortez, who also goes by Luis Gabriel Cortez, Luis Cortez, Luis G Cortez, Luis Pedro, was a registered financial professional .

Luis is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2005. Luis had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Luis Gabriel Cortez | Luis Cortez | Luis G Cortez | Luis Pedro

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

September 18, 2024 - October 21, 2024

ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 317264
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 1, 2021 - August 12, 2022

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
AUSTIN, TX
Past

September 30, 2021 - August 12, 2022

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 28, 2020 - June 30, 2020

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 28, 2020 - June 30, 2020

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
SAN MARCOS, TX
Past

June 28, 2019 - January 31, 2020

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4173
AUSTIN, TX
Past

June 27, 2019 - January 31, 2020

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 19, 2018 - October 31, 2018

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 11, 2018 - October 31, 2018

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 5, 2016 - March 14, 2018

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
Cedar Park, TX
Past

September 7, 2016 - March 14, 2018

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
Cedar Park, TX
Past

November 24, 2014 - September 3, 2015

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
GEORGETOWN, TX
Past

November 24, 2014 - September 3, 2015

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
GEORGETOWN, TX
Past

October 18, 2010 - December 4, 2014

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
ROUND ROCK, TX
Past

October 18, 2010 - December 4, 2014

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
ROUND ROCK, TX
Past

March 11, 2009 - September 29, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
CEDAR PARK, TX
Past

March 11, 2009 - September 29, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
CEDAR PARK, TX
Past

May 13, 2008 - February 23, 2009

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
AUSTIN, TX
Past

May 13, 2008 - February 23, 2009

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
AUSTIN, TX
Past

November 28, 2006 - May 9, 2008

CUE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 21033
SINTON, TX
Past

November 28, 2006 - May 9, 2008

CUE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21033
SINTON, TX
Past

July 12, 2006 - November 21, 2006

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 20, 2006 - November 21, 2006

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 26, 2005 - October 20, 2005

CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17526
NEW ORLEANS, LA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ARK FINANCIAL | ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 317264 / SEC#: 801-123029

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2022 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/26/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ARK FINANCIAL | ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 317264 / SEC#: 801-123029

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
10800 Pecan Park Blvd Ste 100, Austin, TX 78750
Mailing Address
Phone number
(512) 660-5703
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts539
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 191,000,000

Red Flags


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Company Information


ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 317264

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