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Henry J. O'brien
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
SAN MATEO, CA 94402
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CRD#: 1158552
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Professional summary
Henry Joseph O'brien, who also goes by Hank O'brien, Henry Joseph Obrien, is a registered financial professional currently at EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in San Mateo, California.
Henry is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Henry has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Hank O'brien | Henry Joseph Obrien
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 27, 2025 - Present
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
Office #1: 155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402Office #2: 9940 Research Drive Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
SAN MATEO, CA
Past
May 19, 2023 - August 1, 2025
KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 288898
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
January 14, 2022 - August 1, 2025
KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 288792
Park Ridge, NJ
Past
May 26, 2020 - January 12, 2022
BENCHMARK ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 305662
Park Ridge, NJ
Past
March 12, 2020 - May 19, 2023
D. BORAL CAPITAL
BD
CRD#: 103792
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 21, 2016 - December 3, 2019
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
MONTVALE, NJ
Past
October 1, 2007 - December 31, 2015
INVESTMENT ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 128716
HAWORTH, NJ
Past
December 1, 2006 - December 3, 2019
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
MONTVALE, NJ
Past
July 9, 1996 - December 4, 2006
INVESTMENT ADVISORS & CONSULTANTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7996
HAWORTH, NJ
Past
August 8, 1983 - January 14, 1993
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 305
EDISON, NJ
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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EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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(12/15/2025)
RR
New Jersey(12/12/2025)
RR
New York(12/21/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(12/15/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Mailing Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone number
(650) 312-0200
Established
California since 10/10/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
222
SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,091 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 327,937,701 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
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