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Ian S. Cole

COPPER FINANCIAL
New York, NY 10017
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CRD#: 5181826
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Professional summary


Ian Stuart Cole is a registered financial advisor currently at COPPER FINANCIAL located in New York, New York.

Ian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Ian has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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.
(1) SOLID GROUND CAPITAL, LLC, 22 MADISON ROAD, SCARSDALE, NY 10583; RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE RENTALS; BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT-RELATED; POSITION: MEMBER; DUTIES: NO DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES, PROPERTIES ARE MANAGED BY A THIRD PARTY; START DATE: 6/1/2018; TOTAL HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO BUSINESS: 1; HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS: 0. (2) COLE CAPITAL, LLC, 22 MADISON ROAD, SCARSDALE, NY 10583; RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE RENTALS; BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT-RELATED; POSITION: MEMBER; DUTIES: NO DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES; START DATE: 10/1/2017; TOTAL HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO BUSINESS: 1; HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS: 0.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®
None

Experience


Current

March 2, 2022 - Present

COPPER FINANCIAL

Office #1: Two Un Plaza 3rd Floor (e. 44th Street, Between 1st And 2nd Avenue), New York, NY, 10017Office #2: 405 East 42nd Street 1b Visitor's Entrance On 46th Street, New York, NY, 10017
RIA
BD
CRD#: 168203
New York, NY
Current

March 26, 2019 - Present

COPPER FINANCIAL

Office #1: Two Un Plaza 3rd Floor (e. 44th Street, Between 1st And 2nd Avenue), New York, NY, 10017
RIA
BD
CRD#: 168203
New York, NY
Past

April 16, 2019 - October 13, 2022

UNFCU ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 136572
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 13, 2017 - January 28, 2019

PERSONAL CAPITAL ADVISORS CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 155172
HAWTHORNE, NY
Past

May 16, 2014 - March 16, 2017

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 14, 2014 - March 16, 2017

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 13, 2014 - April 10, 2014

ASPEN EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104035
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 25, 2010 - September 22, 2011

EDI INVESTMENT ADVISOR CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 124129
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 4, 2009 - March 1, 2012

EDI FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15699
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 23, 2009 - July 21, 2009

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 4, 2008 - September 2, 2008

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 17, 2007 - June 13, 2009

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 5, 2007 - August 14, 2007

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17609
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 21, 2006 - December 31, 2006

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17609
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 7, 2006 - August 14, 2007

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
NEW YORK, NY

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".
CF
COPPER FINANCIAL
COMMUNITYAMERICA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | COPPER FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC | COPPER FINANCIAL

CRD#: 168203 / SEC#: 801-89168, 8-69295

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/2/2015 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2014 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(1/9/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/10/2023)
RR
Florida
(2/3/2020)
RR
Maryland
(1/5/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(2/4/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(2/19/2020)
RR
New York
(4/1/2019)
IAR
New York
(3/2/2022)
IAR
Texas
(3/2/2022)
RR
Virginia
(1/4/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/1/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/21/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
COPPER FINANCIAL
COMMUNITYAMERICA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | COPPER FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC | COPPER FINANCIAL

CRD#: 168203 / SEC#: 801-89168, 8-69295

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/2/2015 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2014 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
9777 Ridge Dr., Suite 360, Lenexa, KS 66219
Mailing Address
9777 Ridge Dr., Suite 360, Lenexa, KS 66219
Phone number
(913) 905-8116
Established
Missouri since 11/05/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
50

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AAMP WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1) (5/29/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
COMMUNITYAMERICA CUSO ONE LLCSHAREHOLDER
CHRISTIAN, TRACYELECTED MANAGER7678129
DEHNER, MICHAEL JAMESFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL7334680
GINTER, LISA ROSELLEELECTED MANAGER6482083
HAGGERTY, MICHAEL PATRICKPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3172920
KROPP, STEPHEN DALEELECTED MANAGER7337607
PATRICK, MICHAEL ALANELECTED MANAGER6482087
SARACINI, TIMOTHY RICEELECTED MANAGER1303842

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,082
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 346,070,238

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Company Information


COPPER FINANCIAL

CRD#: 168203New York, NY 10017

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