Firm profile

Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC

DALLAS, TXCRD 156549Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since February 28, 2011SEC # 801-72171Latest ADV March 25, 2026

Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a limited liability company with a primary office location in Dallas, TX. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated March 25, 2026, reports $1.1B in regulatory assets under management, 87 employees, 25 offices, and 8,848 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$1.1B
Employees
87
Offices
25 offices
Total Clients
8,850

Associated firm names

10 names listed
  • C&N WEALTH MANAGEMENT
  • MACH 1 FINANCIAL GROUP
  • IAMS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
  • FUSION INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Leadership

2 roles identified
CEOBryce B. Engel
CCOLaura K. Wajs

Advisory services offered

4 types reported
Financial Planning Services
Portfolio management for businesses
Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses

Fee models offered

3 types reported
Asset based fees
Fixed fees
Hourly charges

Offices & Contact

Primary office

DALLAS, Texas, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

Shading shows states and countries with reported offices. Cities are listed below; shading does not indicate service coverage.

Texas

DALLASPrimary office · FORNEY · PLANO · SAN ANTONIO · SOUTHLAKE · AUSTIN

California

LA VERNE · TEMECULA

Georgia

ROSWELL

Michigan

LANSING · LIVONIA

Nevada

RENO

New Hampshire

NASHUA

New Jersey

CHERRY HILL

North Carolina

BELMONT · CARY

Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY

Utah

LOGAN · OREM

20 office records listed · 25 total offices reported. 5 additional office addresses are undisclosed and are not mapped. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links
Phone817-888-8020
WebsiteNot found
LinkedInNot found

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$1.1Bas of March 25, 2026
Discretionary100.0%
$1.1B
100% of total RAUM100.0%
Non-discretionary0.0%
$0
0% of total RAUM0.0%
All regulatory assets under management are discretionary.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentIndividuals represent 98.2% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
98.2%
8,695
2
HNWI
1.7%
153
Additional categories (<0.1%)
Corporations<5 clients

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$1.1B
Total Accounts8,848
10Y AUM Change+$945M (+598.4%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees87
Clients per Employee102:1
10Y Employee Change+39 (+81.3%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.


Ownership

Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

0%25%50%75%100%
SC GROUP, LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in COPPELL ADVISORY SOLUTIONS LLC
75%+
WAYNE PATRICK FERBERTDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in COPPELL ADVISORY SOLUTIONS LLC
5% to < 10%
BRYCE BRADLEY ENGELIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in SC GROUP, LLC
25% to < 50%
ASIFF SHERALI HIRJIIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in SC GROUP, LLC
25% to < 50%

Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC.

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-03-25 · Schedules A and B

7 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1BRYCE BRADLEY ENGELCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERIndividualCOPPELL ADVISORY SOLUTIONS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER10/2017Schedule APDF page 31
2SC GROUP, LLCMANAGING MEMBERDomestic entityCOPPELL ADVISORY SOLUTIONS LLC75% or moreCode EYesMANAGING MEMBER10/2017Schedule APDF page 31
3LAURA KIMBERLY WAJSCCOIndividualCOPPELL ADVISORY SOLUTIONS LLCLess than 5%Code NANoCCO08/2022Schedule APDF page 31
4Brayden EngelDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONSIndividualCOPPELL ADVISORY SOLUTIONS LLCLess than 5%Code NANoDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS06/2025Schedule APDF page 31
5WAYNE PATRICK FERBERTNON- MANAGING MEMBERIndividualCOPPELL ADVISORY SOLUTIONS LLC5% to less than 10%Code ANoNON- MANAGING MEMBER04/2024Schedule APDF page 31
6BRYCE BRADLEY ENGELMANAGING MEMBERIndividualSC GROUP, LLC25% to less than 50%Code CYesMANAGING MEMBER10/2017Schedule BPDF page 32
7ASIFF SHERALI HIRJIMEMBERIndividualSC GROUP, LLC25% to less than 50%Code CYesMEMBER10/2017Schedule BPDF page 32

Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.

Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 3/25/2026 1:50:54 PM

Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that none of the events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseNo
AFelonies2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
  • A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions3 Yes2 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions3 Yes2 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?Yes
ESelf-regulatory organization actions2 Yes2 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?Yes
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?Yes
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 5 source blocks

Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.

regulatory · block 1PDF pages 32–34
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):

You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
1798229
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
KING, JAMES, WALLACE
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
CRD
Number:
862483
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
MEAGLIA, THOMAS, VINCENT
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):

8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 2RIEDMILLER, MICHAEL, THOMASPDF pages 34–36
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
RIEDMILLER, MICHAEL, THOMAS
Regulator name — filed text
SECURITIES COMISSIONER STATE OF KANSAS
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 1,750.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Consent

Action status / disposition — filed text

SALE OF AN UNREGISTRERE SECURITY AND ACTING AS AN AGENT BOTH TRANSACTING BUSINESS AND EFFECTING A SALE IN A STATE IAR WAS NOT REGISTERED.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ISSUER, MR. RIEDMILLER WAS LED TO BELIEVE THAT THE PROMISSORY NOTE WAS NOT A SECURITY; AS NOTED IN THE ORDER. THE ISSUER PROVIDED MR. RIEDMILLER WITH WRITTEN AND EVIDENCE OF THIS FACT AND ASSURED HIM OF THIS VERBALLY ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS.

Sanction detail — filed text

CONSENT AND FINE
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
6552569
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No

Name:
RIEDMILLER, MICHAEL,
THOMAS
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
SECURITIES COMISSIONER STATE OF KANSAS
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
CONSENT ORDER AND FINE.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
08/01/2015
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THIS DATE IS AROUND OR ABOUTS WHEN THE TRANSGRETION TOOK PLACE.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
KSC NO. 2018-6516
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
NONE/ NOT REGSITERED
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
PROMISARY NOTES
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ISSUER, MR. RIEDMILLER WAS LED TO BELIEVE THAT THE PROMISSORY NOTE WAS NOT A SECURITY;
AS NOTED IN THE ORDER. THE ISSUER PROVIDED MR. RIEDMILLER WITH WRITTEN AND EVIDENCE OF THIS FACT AND ASSURED HIM OF THIS VERBALLY
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

01/13/2020
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,750.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
CONSENT AND FINE
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
SALE OF AN UNREGISTRERE SECURITY AND ACTING AS AN AGENT BOTH TRANSACTING BUSINESS AND EFFECTING A SALE IN A STATE IAR WAS NOT
REGISTERED.
regulatory · block 3WESSELS, JOHN, KPDF pages 36–38
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
WESSELS, JOHN, K
Regulator name — filed text
NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF FINANCAIL SERVICES
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 30,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Settled

Action status / disposition — filed text

IN NOVEMBER 2011 NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, IN A BROAD-BASED SWEEP INVOLVING MULTIPLE AGENTS AND ALLIANZ ANNUITIES, FOUND THAT MR. WESSELS, SOLD AND DELIVERED IN THE STATE, AN ANNUITY CONTRACT ISSUED BY ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, AN UNAUTHORIZED ISSUER IN THAT STATE. MR. WESSELS CLIENT SIGNED THE CONTRACTS IN ANOTHER STATE AND 2 YEARS LATER CONTRADICTED THE SIGNED CONTRACT ORALLY TO REGULATORS. MR. WESSELS FULLY PAID THE MONETARY PENALTY CLASSIFIED OTHER THAN FINES AND STILL CONTENDS THAT THE CONTRACT SOLD WAS OUTSIDE THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

IN NOVEMBER 2011 NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, IN A BROAD-BASED SWEEP INVOLVING MULTIPLE AGENTS AND ALLIANZ ANNUITIES, FOUND THAT MR. WESSELS, SOLD AND DELIVERED IN THE STATE, AN ANNUITY CONTRACT ISSUED BY ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, AN UNAUTHORIZED ISSUER IN THAT STATE. MR. WESSELS CLIENT SIGNED THE CONTRACTS IN ANOTHER STATE AND 2 YEARS LATER CONTRADICTED THE SIGNED CONTRACT ORALLY TO REGULATORS. MR. WESSELS FULLY PAID THE MONETARY PENALTY CLASSIFIED OTHER THAN FINES AND STILL CONTENDS THAT THE CONTRACT SOLD WAS OUTSIDE THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

Sanction detail — filed text

MR. WESSELS WAS NOT REQUIRED TO FINANCIALLY CONTRIBUT TO THE MONETARY SETTLEMENT.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
2950145
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
WESSELS, JOHN, K
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.

If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF FINANCAIL SERVICES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
MONETARY PENALTY OTHER THAN FINES
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
07/06/2011
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
MERRILL LYNCH
6.
Principal Product Type:
Annuity(ies) - Variable
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN NOVEMBER 2011 NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, IN A BROAD-BASED SWEEP INVOLVING MULTIPLE AGENTS AND ALLIANZ
ANNUITIES, FOUND THAT MR. WESSELS, SOLD AND DELIVERED IN THE STATE, AN ANNUITY CONTRACT ISSUED BY ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
AN UNAUTHORIZED ISSUER IN THAT STATE. MR. WESSELS CLIENT SIGNED THE CONTRACTS IN ANOTHER STATE AND 2 YEARS LATER CONTRADICTED
THE SIGNED CONTRACT ORALLY TO REGULATORS. MR. WESSELS FULLY PAID THE MONETARY PENALTY CLASSIFIED OTHER THAN FINES AND STILL
CONTENDS THAT THE CONTRACT SOLD WAS OUTSIDE THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/07/2011
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 30,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction

 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
MR. WESSELS WAS NOT REQUIRED TO FINANCIALLY CONTRIBUT TO THE MONETARY SETTLEMENT.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
IN NOVEMBER 2011 NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, IN A BROAD-BASED SWEEP INVOLVING MULTIPLE AGENTS AND ALLIANZ
ANNUITIES, FOUND THAT MR. WESSELS, SOLD AND DELIVERED IN THE STATE, AN ANNUITY CONTRACT ISSUED BY ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
AN UNAUTHORIZED ISSUER IN THAT STATE. MR. WESSELS CLIENT SIGNED THE CONTRACTS IN ANOTHER STATE AND 2 YEARS LATER CONTRADICTED
THE SIGNED CONTRACT ORALLY TO REGULATORS. MR. WESSELS FULLY PAID THE MONETARY PENALTY CLASSIFIED OTHER THAN FINES AND STILL
CONTENDS THAT THE CONTRACT SOLD WAS OUTSIDE THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
regulatory · block 4ROOP, JOSEPH, PATRICKPDF pages 38–39
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
ROOP, JOSEPH, PATRICK
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
2774470
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
ROOP, JOSEPH, PATRICK
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 

B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 5PDF pages 39–41
Regulator name — filed text
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 150,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Settled

Action status / disposition — filed text

ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2024, FUSION INVESTMENT ADVISORS CONSENTED TO AND BECAME THE SUBJECT OF AN ORDER BY THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC") IN CONNECTION TO THE VIOLATION OF CERTAIN SECTIONS AND RULES UNDER THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE ORDER, FUSION INVESTMENT ADVISORS CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 203(E) AND 203(K) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER ("ORDER"). PURSUANT TO THE ORDER, FUSION INVESTMENT ADVISORS WILLFULLY VIOLATED A NUMBER OF REGULATIONS UNDER THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM ACKNOWLEDGED THAT IT HAD MADE MISLEADING DISCLOSURES ABOUT A HARD DOLLAR ARRANGEMENT IN ITS ADV; HAD CHARGED FEES IN EXCESS OF THE DISCLOSED AMOUNTS; HAD FAILED TO RETAIN REQUIRED BOOKS AND RECORDS, INCLUDING CLIENT CORRESPONDENCE IT WAS REQUIRED TO RETAIN UNDER RULE 204-2(A)(7); AND HAD FAILED TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ITS COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY DISGORGEMENT, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, AND A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY TOTALING $258,466.35 AS FOLLOWS: (I) DISGORGEMENT OF $94,412.35 PLUS PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $14,054; AND (II) A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THE SEC ALLEGED RESPONDENT VIOLATED A NUMBER OF REGULATIONS UNDER THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 PERTAINING TO MISLEADING DISCLOSURES ABOUT A HARD DOLLAR ARRANGEMENT; CHARGING FEES IN EXCESS OF THE DISCLOSED AMOUNTS; FAILURE TO RETAIN REQUIRED BOOKS AND RECORDS, INCLUDING CLIENT CORRESPONDENCE; AND FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ITS COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

Sanction detail — filed text

RESPONDENT CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 203(E) AND 203(K) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER ("ORDER"). RESPONDENT AGREED TO PAY DISGORGEMENT, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, AND A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY TOTALING $258,466.35 AS FOLLOWS: (I) DISGORGEMENT OF $94,412.35 PLUS PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $14,054; AND (II) A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions: 
CENSURE, $258,466.35 CIVIL PENALTY, VARIOUS REMEDIAL SANCTIONS
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
01/11/2022
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
DATE INITIATED NOT AVAILABLE - RESPONDENT PROVIDED THE DATE OF THE SEC EXAM THAT LED TO THESE ACTIONS.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
FILE NO. 3-22171 RELEASE NO. 6725

5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE SEC ALLEGED RESPONDENT VIOLATED A NUMBER OF REGULATIONS UNDER THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 PERTAINING TO MISLEADING
DISCLOSURES ABOUT A HARD DOLLAR ARRANGEMENT; CHARGING FEES IN EXCESS OF THE DISCLOSED AMOUNTS; FAILURE TO RETAIN REQUIRED
BOOKS AND RECORDS, INCLUDING CLIENT CORRESPONDENCE; AND FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ITS COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/24/2024
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 150,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 203(E) AND 203(K) OF THE INVESTMENT
ADVISERS ACT OF 1940, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
RESPONDENT CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO
SECTIONS 203(E) AND 203(K) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A
CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER ("ORDER"). RESPONDENT AGREED TO PAY DISGORGEMENT, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, AND A CIVIL MONETARY
PENALTY TOTALING $258,466.35 AS FOLLOWS: (I) DISGORGEMENT OF $94,412.35 PLUS PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $14,054; AND (II) A CIVIL
MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2024, FUSION INVESTMENT ADVISORS CONSENTED TO AND BECAME THE SUBJECT OF AN ORDER BY THE U.S. SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC") IN CONNECTION TO THE VIOLATION OF CERTAIN SECTIONS AND RULES UNDER THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF
1940. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE ORDER, FUSION INVESTMENT ADVISORS CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER
INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 203(E) AND 203(K) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS
ACT OF 1940, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER ("ORDER"). PURSUANT TO THE ORDER,
FUSION INVESTMENT ADVISORS WILLFULLY VIOLATED A NUMBER OF REGULATIONS UNDER THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940. SPECIFICALLY,
THE FIRM ACKNOWLEDGED THAT IT HAD MADE MISLEADING DISCLOSURES ABOUT A HARD DOLLAR ARRANGEMENT IN ITS ADV; HAD CHARGED FEES IN
EXCESS OF THE DISCLOSED AMOUNTS; HAD FAILED TO RETAIN REQUIRED BOOKS AND RECORDS, INCLUDING CLIENT CORRESPONDENCE IT WAS
REQUIRED TO RETAIN UNDER RULE 204-2(A)(7); AND HAD FAILED TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS ASPECTS OF ITS COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY DISGORGEMENT, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, AND A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY TOTALING $258,466.35 AS FOLLOWS: (I)
DISGORGEMENT OF $94,412.35 PLUS PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $14,054; AND (II) A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.

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