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Sarah J. Williamson

FERN FINANCIAL GROUP
Lawrence, KS
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CRD#: 5846509
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Professional summary

Sarah Jane Williamson, who also goes by Sarah Jane Cotte, Sarah Jane Cotté, is a registered financial advisor currently at FERN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Lawrence, Kansas.

Sarah is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Sarah has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Sarah Jane Cotte | Sarah Jane Cotté

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 12, 2025 - Present

FERN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 322658
Lawrence, KS
Past

January 11, 2011 - March 19, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
EMPORIA, KS
Past

December 7, 2010 - March 19, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
EMPORIA, KS

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
Kansas
(12/12/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/12/2025
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/10/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/6/2010
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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FERN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
FERN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 322658 / SEC#:

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/16/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2022 Approved)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2022 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2026 Approved)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2024 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2026 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/22/2022 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
Mesa, AZ
Mailing Address
2036 N Gilbert Rd Suite 2-602, Mesa, AZ 85203
Phone number
(480) 856-5800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts89
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 30,381,577

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Company Information

FERN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 322658Lawrence, KS

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