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Kristen Joy Holt

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS
IRVING, TX
·CRD# 5429380·17 years experience

Professional Summary

Kristen Joy Holt, who also goes by Kristen Joy Metke, is a registered financial advisor currently at COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS located in Irving, Texas and ALONGSIDE, LLC located in Irving, Texas. Kristen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Kristen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Kristen Joy Metke

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Years of Experience

17 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORSCurrent·CRD# 322366
RIA
105 Decker Court Suite 730, Irving, TX 75062
March 29, 2023 - Present
ALONGSIDE, LLCCurrent·CRD# 333587
RIA
105 Decker Ct Suite 730, Irving, TX 75062
April 15, 2026 - Present

Past

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORKPast·CRD# 8032
RIA
Irving, TX
January 8, 2018 - April 3, 2023
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORKPast·CRD# 8032
BD
Irving, TX
January 14, 2016 - April 3, 2023
PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 10740
BD
Irving, TX
March 28, 2013 - January 14, 2016
MORGAN STANLEYPast·CRD# 149777
BD
Arlington, TX
June 16, 2009 - April 11, 2013

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Current Firm

AL
ALONGSIDE, LLC

ABIDING WEALTH PARTNERS | VM WEALTH PARTNERS | LIGHTHOUSE WEALTH PARTNERS | KEIL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | INFLECTION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS | ALONGSIDE, LLC

CRD#: 333587 / SEC#: 801-131682
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2025 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

3711 S Mopac Expy Suite 150, Austin, TX 78746

Phone Number

(512) 241-7341

# of Employees

3

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ALONGSIDE, LLC ADV PART 2A (4/14/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,903

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$878,611,865

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
05/29/2026Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Co-Owner & Partner of Cottonwood Ventures, LLC. Nature: a private entity established to facilitate securities, advisory, and insurance business; Address: 105 Decker Ct., Ste. 730, Irving, TX 75062; Start dates: 01/03/2022; 100% of time spent during business hours; 0 hours spent outside business hours; Conducted at branch in Irving, TX.; Investment related.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AL
ALONGSIDE, LLC

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CRD#: 333587 / SEC#: 801-131682
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2025 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.
IAR
Texas
(3/29/2023)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Aug 2013About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2011About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2009About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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