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Patrick E. Gauthier

CPS INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Lakeland, FL 33801-4611
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CRD#: 5163256
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Professional summary


Patrick Egan Gauthier, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CPS INVESTMENT ADVISORS located in Lakeland, Florida.

Patrick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Patrick has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

November 4, 2019 - Present

CPS INVESTMENT ADVISORS

Office #1: 205 East Orange Street #310, Lakeland, FL 33801-4611
RIA
CRD#: 104914
Lakeland, FL
Past

January 8, 2018 - August 23, 2019

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

October 14, 2011 - January 8, 2018

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 31, 2011 - August 16, 2019

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
Tampa, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CPS INVESTMENT ADVISORS
CHAS. P. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, PA, CPA'S | SMITH CHAS P & ASSOCIATES P A CPAS | CPS INVESTMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 104914 / SEC#: 801-35294

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/1989 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
Florida
(11/4/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/20/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CPS INVESTMENT ADVISORS
CHAS. P. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, PA, CPA'S | SMITH CHAS P & ASSOCIATES P A CPAS | CPS INVESTMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 104914 / SEC#: 801-35294

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/1989 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
205 East Orange Street #310, Lakeland, FL 33801-4611
Mailing Address
Phone number
(863) 688-1725
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CPS IA FORM ADV PART 2, THE CLIENT BROCHURE AND SUPPLEMENTS JULY 2024 (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,030
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,656,293,459

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2026
Cover Page
01/26/2026
01/08/2025
11/01/2023

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Company Information


CPS INVESTMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 104914Lakeland, FL 33801-4611

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