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Adam R. Shipley

NORTHWOODS FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC
HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254
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CRD#: 6482848
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Professional summary


Adam Ross Shipley is a registered financial advisor currently at NORTHWOODS FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC located in Hermosa Beach, California and EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in Hermosa Beach, California.

Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Adam has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) FIXED INSURANCE-CA INSURANCE LICENSE-INVESTMENT RELATED-9940 RESEARCH DRIVE 3200 IRVINE, CA 92618-TERM LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES-OCCASIONALLY ADVISE CLIENTS ON FIXED TERM LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES-05/2015- NO HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS 2) Emerson Equity LLC; Inv-related: yes; San Mateo, CA; Broker/dealer; Registered Representative; 07/2021; 40 hours/mo; 8 during securities trading; sales and service brokerage products. 3) NORTHWOODS FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC-INVESTMENT RELATED, 2321 ROSECRANS AVE., STE 4220 EL SEGUNDO, CA , RIA, MANAGING PARTNER, FINANCIAL PLANNING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT RIA, 80 HRS PER MONTH, 4 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 10/2024

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 24, 2024 - Present

NORTHWOODS FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 2447 Pacific Coast Highway 2nd Floor, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
RIA
CRD#: 332747
HERMOSA BEACH, CA
Current

July 21, 2021 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 2447 Pacific Coast Hwy 2nd Floor, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
Hermosa Beach, CA
Past

July 22, 2021 - October 21, 2024

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130032
Irvine, CA
Past

March 8, 2016 - July 22, 2021

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

February 4, 2016 - July 22, 2021

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

April 24, 2015 - July 31, 2015

SELECT PLANNING GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 172456
IRVINE, CA

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

RR
Arizona
(2/16/2022)
RR
California
(7/21/2021)
IAR
California
(10/24/2024)
RR
Colorado
(6/8/2022)
RR
Georgia
(8/30/2021)
RR
Idaho
(10/6/2021)
RR
Illinois
(8/27/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(2/28/2022)
RR
Nevada
(10/1/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/15/2021)
RR
New York
(11/15/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(7/19/2022)
RR
Oregon
(11/9/2021)
RR
Texas
(12/9/2022)
RR
Washington
(4/28/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/10/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


NF
NORTHWOODS FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC
NORTHWOODS FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 332747 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2447 Pacific Coast Highway 2nd Floor, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Mailing Address
Phone number
(424) 675-4164
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


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Company Information


NORTHWOODS FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 332747Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

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