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Bret L. Hodgdon

COPPER LEAF FINANCIAL
Williston, VT 05495
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CRD#: 5605497
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Professional summary


Bret Lyn Hodgdon, CFP®, who also goes by Bret L. Hodgdon, is a registered financial advisor currently at COPPER LEAF FINANCIAL, LLC located in Williston, Vermont.

Bret is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Bret has worked at 3 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 7 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Divorce Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Debt Management
Business Succession Planning
Education Planning
Estate Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bret L. Hodgdon

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)33 BLAIR PARK, LLC., 33 BLAIR PARK ROAD, STE 201., WILLISTON, VT 05495. BEGAN 05/15/2009 AS A MEMBER OF REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIP THAT OWNS THE OFFICE SPACE OCCUPIED BY DAVIS & HODGDON ASSOCIATES CPAS. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 20 HR/YR, 0/TRADE. 2)DAVIS & HODGDON ASSOCIATES CPAS, 33 BLAIR PARK RD, STE 201., WILLISTON, VT 05495. BEGAN 12/01/1998 AS A PARTNER IN TAX PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING AS A PRACTICING CPA. BECAME AN OWNER IN JANUARY 2005. INVESTMENT RELATED. DEVOTES 2200 HR/YR, 1352 HR/YR DURING TRADING. 3) LOST AND FOUND, LLC, RENTAL REAL ESTATE LLC, 5 CORPORATE DRIVE, ESSEX JUNCTION, VT 05452, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. MEMBER. DEVOTES .5 HRS/MONTH, NONE DURING TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

December 27, 2016 - Present

COPPER LEAF FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 33 Blair Park Road Suite 203, Williston, VT 05495
RIA
CRD#: 285378
Williston, VT
Past

June 23, 2011 - January 9, 2017

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
WILLISTON, VT
Past

October 21, 2009 - January 9, 2017

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

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CRD#: 39543
WILLISTON, VT

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".
COPPER LEAF FINANCIAL, LLC
COPPER LEAF FINANCIAL, LLC
COPPER LEAF FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 285378 / SEC#: 801-120617

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2021 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2021 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2021 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Vermont
(12/27/2016)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/9/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


COPPER LEAF FINANCIAL, LLC
COPPER LEAF FINANCIAL, LLC
COPPER LEAF FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 285378 / SEC#: 801-120617

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2021 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2021 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
33 Blair Park Road Suite 203, Williston, VT 05495
Mailing Address
Phone number
(802) 878-2731
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COPPER LEAF FORM ADV PART 2A (2/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts537
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 189,991,396

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Company Information


COPPER LEAF FINANCIAL, LLC

COPPER LEAF FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 285378Williston, VT 05495

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