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Ellen Kathleen Cotter

Ellen K. Cotter

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CRD#: 6176213
Ellen Kathleen Cotter

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Ellen Kathleen Cotter, CFP®, who also goes by Ellen Kathleen Carlson, was a registered financial professional .

Ellen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2017. Ellen had worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ellen Kathleen Carlson

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.
Ellen K. Cotter, MBA, EA, CFP� provides business consulting services to other financial planning firms and small businesses and is directly compensated by them. This activity is not investment related and creates no relationships that would cause a material conflict of interest with clients.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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®

Experience


Past

January 26, 2017 - December 31, 2023

BY DESIGN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 167249
BROKEN ARROW, OK

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/29/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


BD
BY DESIGN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
BY DESIGN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATFORD & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 167249 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
500 N Elm Pl, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Mailing Address
Phone number
(918) 770-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 501,575

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Company Information


BY DESIGN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 167249

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