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Clark S. Penney

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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CRD#: 5539813
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Professional summary


Clark Steven Penney, who also goes by Clark S Penney, is a registered financial advisor currently at CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Palm Desert, California and M. S. HOWELLS & CO. located in Anchorage, Alaska.

Clark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Clark has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Clark S Penney

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. JUNE 2017; CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC ANCHORAGE, AK; INVESTMENT RELATED; FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT; PARTNER AND SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR; DEVOTES 160 HRS/MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS. 2. JUNE 2017; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL, ANCHORAGE, AK; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; SALES OF INSURANCE; DEVOTES 5 HRS/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS. 3. JAN 2012; NICKEL, INC., ANCHORAGE, AK; NON INVESTMENT RELATED ;PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR; REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS INVESTMENT; 1 HR/MTH; RUN MEETINGS,VOTE ON REAL ESTATE/BUSINESS INVESTMENT DECISIONS; DEVOTES 5 HRS/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS. 4. JAN 2019; PENNEY CAPITAL, INC., ANCHORAGE, AK; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; BUSINESS CONSULTING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; PRESIDENT; DEVOTES 0 HRS/MONTH. 5. Alaska Horizon; non-business related; 3620 Penland Parkway, Anchorage AK 99508; Nature- Civic and Social Organization; Position/Title- Consultant; Start date- 2.1.24; Approximately 8 hours per month; 0 during trading hours; Description- Alaskan social welfare within the meaning of 5019(c)4

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Clark Steven Penney's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 19, 2017 - Present

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 74150 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
RIA
CRD#: 288992
Palm Desert, CA
Current

March 26, 2021 - Present

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

Office #1: 3620 Penland Parkway, Anchorage, AK 99508
BD
CRD#: 104100
Anchorage, AK
Past

May 5, 2014 - December 31, 2017

INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106335
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

April 25, 2014 - March 1, 2021

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 14, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 14, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

September 25, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

September 24, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

September 11, 2008 - September 15, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
INDIAN WELLS, CA
Past

August 15, 2008 - September 15, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
INDIAN WELLS, CA

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".
CW
CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | THE CYPRESS GROUP

CRD#: 288992 / SEC#: 801-110836

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/17/2017 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.
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

IAR
Alaska
(9/13/2017)
RR
Alaska
(3/26/2021)
IAR
California
(7/19/2017)
RR
California
(3/26/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/26/2021)
RR
Nevada
(3/26/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/26/2021)
RR
Oregon
(3/26/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/4/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 10/3/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CW
CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | THE CYPRESS GROUP

CRD#: 288992 / SEC#: 801-110836

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/17/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
74150 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 834-7250
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CYPRESS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (9/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,882
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 965,541,741

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Company Information


CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 288992Palm Desert, CA 92260

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