Martel J. Cooper

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CRD#: 857289

Professional summary

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Martel Jed Cooper was a registered financial professional .

Martel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1978. Martel had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 5 and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

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Other business activities

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MR. COOPER OWNS 25% OF AN ESTATE AND SUCCESSION PLANNING FIRM, LIFE PLANNING CONCEPTS, LLC. ANNADEL AND LIFE PLANNING CONCEPTS DO NOT ACTIVELY SHARE CLIENTS ALTHOUGH THEY MAY HAVE CLIENTS IN COMMON. TIME REQUIRED: CA. 1 HOUR PER WEEK. HE ALSO PROVIDES ADVICE TO ANANDA ADVISORS, LLC, THAT ASSISTS CLIENTS WITH ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS IN A REG D PLACEMENT. TIME REQUIRED: CA. 15%OF HIS BUSINESS WEEK.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

July 15, 2022 - November 26, 2025

DEFINED FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

RIA

CRD#: 310137

NOVATO, CA

Past

February 14, 2012 - September 22, 2022

ANNADEL CAPITAL

RIA

CRD#: 132175

SAN RAFAEL, CA

Past

April 26, 2006 - December 31, 2011

ANNADEL CAPITAL

RIA

CRD#: 132175

SAN RAFAEL, CA

Past

September 28, 1992 - March 17, 1998

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

March 24, 1984 - October 23, 1992

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 801

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

August 25, 1978 - March 15, 1984

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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DEFINED FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

CRD#: 310137 / SEC#: 801-126370

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2022 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2022 Terminated)

Nevada

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2022 Terminated)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/30/1982

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 5

Date: 12/11/1982

Interest Rate Options Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/19/1978

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

DEFINED FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

CRD#: 310137 / SEC#: 801-126370

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2022 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2022 Terminated)

Nevada

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2022 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

899 Northgate Dr Suite 300, San Rafael, CA 94903

Mailing Address

Phone number

(510) 200-8655

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025-06-10 DEFINED FINANCIAL PLANNING FORM ADV PART 2A (6/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	333
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 137,250,706

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/09/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/27/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Martel J. Cooper

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

ANNADEL CAPITAL

ANNADEL CAPITAL

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

DEFINED FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/30/1982

Series 5

Date: 12/11/1982

Series 7

Date: 8/19/1978

Current Firm

DEFINED FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

DEFINED FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

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