Raymond Brent Cooley
Investment Adviser Representative at Waverly Advisors, LLC
Professional summary
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Raymond Brent Cooley is an investment adviser representative in Frederick, MD, currently registered with Waverly Advisors, LLC and Wealthplans, LLC. They have worked in the securities industry since 1993 and were previously registered with Avantax Advisory Services. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Maryland and Texas.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Maryland, Texas
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Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Avantax Investment Services, Inc.Jun 1993 – Jan 2021Frederick, MD
- Avantax Advisory ServicesMay 1994 – Jan 2021Frederick, MD
- Cooley & Associates, P.C.Mar 1992 – Aug 2026Frederick, MD
- Waverly Advisors, LLCMay 2026 – no end date reportedBirmingham, AL
- Wealthplans, LLCJan 2021 – Aug 2026Frederick, MD
Official records & sources
Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Waverly Advisors, LLC
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Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Performance-based fees
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Services the firm offers
Private Client Services blending investment management, tax, estate, retirement, education, risk management and financial planning; Waverly Business Services including accounting, tax, individual planning, asset management and business optimization; Waverly Women offering financial planning and investment management; Family Office managing investment portfolios, estate planning, real estate and staff; Trust Services with customized trust solutions; Institutional Consulting for academic institutions, religious foundations and community grant makers; and Corporate Retirement services.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$25B+
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 221
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- Birmingham, AL
- Founded:
- 1999
- SEC file number:
- 801-60741
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Form ADV data as of August 31, 2026
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