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Troy Aaron Sapp

Troy A. Sapp

COMMENCEMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC
Lakewood, WA
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CRD#: 5803551
Troy Aaron Sapp

Professional summary


Troy Aaron Sapp, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at COMMENCEMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC located in Lakewood, Washington.

Troy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Troy has worked at 1 firm .

Biography


Troy provided comprehensive financial planning and tax compliance services (return preparation) to affluent multi-generational families in the Northwest at a private firm for 14 years.  While working at that private firm Troy recognized a need in the broader community for similar unbiased comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services.   Utilizing a consultative approach to planning instead of one based on sales, Troy seeks to assist you to discover and implement the best alternatives given your unique situation.   Troy is a Certified Financial Practioner who holds a Bachelor of Science in Business degree from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.  Troy was also granted a certificate (CPA) as having passed the Certified Public Accountant examination and is registered as such by both the Washington and Minnesota State Boards of Accountancy.   Memberships:  National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), Financial Planning Association (FPA), Tacoma Estate Planning Council.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Education Planning
Tax Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Estate & Generational Planning...
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Investment Advice without Ongo...
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
Tax Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

June 18, 2010 - Present

COMMENCEMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

RIA
CRD#: 154056
Lakewood, WA

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
Washington
(6/18/2010)

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Current Firm


COMMENCEMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC
COMMENCEMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC
COMMENCEMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

CRD#: 154056 / SEC#:

Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Lakewood, WA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(253) 820-6432
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts218
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 104,118,932

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Company Information


COMMENCEMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

COMMENCEMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

CRD#: 154056Lakewood, WA

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