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Bruce N. Trushel

FOUNDERS FINANCIAL ALLIANCE
Wheeling, WV 26003
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CRD#: 1009907
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Professional summary


Bruce Noel Trushel, who also goes by Bruce N Trushel, Bruce Ns Trushel, Bruce S Trushel, Bruce Trushel, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOUNDERS FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, LLC located in Wheeling, West Virginia and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Bruce is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Bruce has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bruce N Trushel | Bruce Ns Trushel | Bruce S Trushel | Bruce Trushel

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. 01/10/2022 - DEFRANCO FINANCIAL/ DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS)/ INVESTMENT RELATED/ 0%/ WHEELING, WV 2. 1/27/2022 - Founders Financial Alliance - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Started 1.2022 - 160 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Founders Financial Alliance, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 1/2022. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 3. 1/27/2022 - Founders Financial Alliance - DBA: (Hybrid) DeFranco Financial - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Started 1/2022 - 160 Hours Per Month - I provide investment advisory services through Founders Financial Alliance, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 1/2022. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

January 14, 2022 - Present

FOUNDERS FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, LLC

Office #1: 1320 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003
RIA
CRD#: 173011
Wheeling, WV
Current

January 10, 2022 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 1320 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Wheeling, WV
Past

January 15, 2015 - January 18, 2022

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
WHEELING, WV
Past

January 2, 2015 - January 18, 2022

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
WHEELING, WV
Past

January 1, 2004 - January 6, 2015

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
STEUBENVILLE, OH
Past

January 1, 2004 - January 6, 2015

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
STEUBENVILLE, OH
Past

May 21, 2003 - January 1, 2004

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 453
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

June 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 453
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

September 30, 1996 - June 1, 2002

PNC BROKERAGE CORP

BD
CRD#: 34671
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

March 20, 1996 - October 4, 1996

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

August 30, 1994 - March 12, 1996

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

January 5, 1982 - June 21, 1994

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 5, 1982 - June 21, 1994

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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FOUNDERS FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, LLC
BRYAN FINANCIAL GROUP | WESTERN COMMUNITY FINANCIAL | THE SOVRAN | OWENS & ASSOCIATES | MJM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MITRO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAINSAIL TRIANGLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | INNERBANKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUNDERS WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | FOUNDERS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, LLC | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | FLATFEECIO | FLATFEE CIO | FIDUCIARY ASSET MANAGEMENT | ELITE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ELITE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DU LAC WEALTH SERVICES | DIAMOND & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DEFRANCO FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS | COLONNADE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | CECCATO WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 173011 / SEC#: 801-108700

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2016 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/28/2016 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2016 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2016 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2016 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2016 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2016 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2016 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2016 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2016 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2016 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2016 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2016 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2016 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2016 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2016 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(1/10/2022)
RR
Georgia
(1/10/2022)
RR
Nebraska
(7/6/2023)
RR
New York
(1/10/2022)
RR
Ohio
(1/10/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/10/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(1/10/2022)
RR
Virginia
(9/3/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(1/10/2022)
IAR
West Virginia
(1/14/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/12/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FF
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, LLC
BRYAN FINANCIAL GROUP | WESTERN COMMUNITY FINANCIAL | THE SOVRAN | OWENS & ASSOCIATES | MJM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MITRO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAINSAIL TRIANGLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | INNERBANKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUNDERS WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | FOUNDERS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, LLC | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | FLATFEECIO | FLATFEE CIO | FIDUCIARY ASSET MANAGEMENT | ELITE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ELITE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DU LAC WEALTH SERVICES | DIAMOND & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DEFRANCO FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS | COLONNADE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | CECCATO WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 173011 / SEC#: 801-108700

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2016 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/28/2016 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2016 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2016 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2016 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2016 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2016 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2016 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2016 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2016 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2016 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2016 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2016 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2016 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2016 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2016 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
9212 Falls Of Neuse Rd., Suite 221, Raleigh, NC 27615
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 860-5940
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
32

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FOUNDERS FINANCIAL ADV 2A (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,918
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,002,097,380

Red Flags


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Company Information


FOUNDERS FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, LLC

CRD#: 173011Wheeling, WV 26003

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