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Steve Cotton

26 Years of Experience
Addison, TX
2 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Steve Cotton is a registered investment advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC, based in Addison, TX, with 26 years of industry experience. Steve is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 142,225 clients with $44B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
930 advisors
Number of Clients
142,225 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$312K average
Assets Under Management
$44.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.00%

Maximum annual fee is 2.00%, negotiable based on assets, account composition, and complexity.

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Location

15301 Spectrum Drive, Suite 390, Addison, TX, 75001

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Judgment / Lien
October 2017
Judgment / Lien
March 2016
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Steve is the President and a financial advisor at Cotton Wealth Management Associates, LLC, focusing on non-variable insurance, including life, health, LTC, and fixed annuities, dedicating nearly full-time hours. He also provides investment advisory services through Private Advisor Group, spending about half his time on this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Private Advisor Group, LLC
February 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
April 2006 - Present · 20 yrs 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Independent Financial Partners
April 2014 - June 2019 · 5 yrs 2 mos
LPL Financial LLC
April 2006 - October 2015 · 9 yrs 6 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.
May 2002 - April 2006 · 3 yrs 11 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
December 2001 - April 2006 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
September 2000 - December 2001 · 1 yr 3 mos
State Registrations9 states
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