Safalta Sherpa has been an investment adviser representative at Cooksen Wealth since June 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Safalta Sherpa holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting.
Cooksen Wealth, LLC is a The Woodlands, TX firm with $206M under management, 46 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its June 2026 filing.
Safalta Sherpa is Director of Planning of Cooksen Wealth. She has over 15 years of experience in the wealth management industry and previously worked as an Associate Planner at a Registered Investment Advisor in Northern Virginia. At Cooksen Wealth she works with founder Lindsey Cooksen to develop and implement financial plans for high net worth and second-generation clients.
Safalta Sherpa’s longest registration was 5 years at McLean Asset Management Corp. (2017–2023). Before joining Cooksen Wealth in 2024, Safalta Sherpa was registered through McLean Asset Management Corp. and Edelman Financial Services, LLC.
- Cooksen Wealth, LLCCurrent– present · 2 yearsAlexandria, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 300451
- McLean Asset Management Corp.– · 5 yearsTysons, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108067
- Edelman Financial Services, LLC– · 1 yearAlexandria, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 113299
Investment adviser representative registrations
Safalta Sherpa is registered as an investment adviser representative in Virginia, since June 2026.
- VirginiaSince 18 June 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 27 April 2015 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 30 December 2013 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 16 January 2009 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- CRD
- 5334287
- Firm
- Cooksen Wealth · CRD 300451
- Office
- Alexandria, VA
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2010
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- cooksenwealth.com
Where does Safalta Sherpa work?
Safalta Sherpa is an investment adviser representative registered through Cooksen Wealth, LLC since June 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Safalta Sherpa a financial advisor?
Yes. Safalta Sherpa has a current investment-adviser registration in Virginia, through Cooksen Wealth since June 2024.
How many years of experience does Safalta Sherpa have?
Safalta Sherpa has 16 years in the financial industry, since June 2010, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Safalta Sherpa passed?
Safalta Sherpa has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in January 2009. FINRA credited Safalta Sherpa with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Safalta Sherpa work before Cooksen Wealth?
Before Cooksen Wealth, Safalta Sherpa was registered through McLean Asset Management Corp., May 2017 to February 2023; Edelman Financial Services, LLC, April 2015 to March 2017.
Where is Safalta Sherpa based?
Safalta Sherpa’s registered office is in Alexandria, VA.
Is Safalta Sherpa registered with FINRA?
No. Safalta Sherpa has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Safalta Sherpa’s record?
Search CRD 5334287 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Safalta Sherpa’s full registration record.
