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Brian G. Elrod

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CRD#: 1345774
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Professional summary


Brian Glenn Elrod was barred by the SEC from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Brian is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1985. Prior to being barred, Brian had worked at 6 firms, which includes RAINMAKER SECURITIES LLC, BREWER INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC, BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, IBS SECURITIES LLC, REFCO SECURITIES LLC, PFS INVESTMENTS INC..

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

January 25, 2010 - March 11, 2010

RAINMAKER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132995
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

September 24, 2009 - January 5, 2010

BREWER INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134631
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 29, 2008 - January 5, 2010

BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132558
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

March 14, 2005 - December 31, 2007

IBS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37921
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

December 17, 2003 - January 31, 2005

REFCO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14094
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 8, 1994 - May 23, 2002

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Past

May 1, 1985 - May 31, 1994

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/22/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/16/2005
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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RAINMAKER SECURITIES, LLC
RAINMAKER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 132995 / SEC#: , 8-66667

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2000 Salzedo Street, #1218 Attn: Rainmaker Securities, Llc, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Mailing Address
382 Ne 191st St. #86647 #86647, Miami, FL 33179-3899
Phone number
(888) 333-1091
Established
Delaware since 03/09/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (29 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RAINMAKER GROUP HOLDINGS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
ANDERSON, GLEN WAYNEPRESIDENT5030000
CIOFFI, DOMINIC CHARLESCCO6505600

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Company Information


RAINMAKER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 132995

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