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Brett S. Ellen

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CRD#: 1460478
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Brett Scott Ellen, who also goes by Bret S Ellen, was a registered financial professional .

Brett is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Brett had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bret S Ellen

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 9, 2021 - March 14, 2022

METRIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 33324
Las Vegas, NV
Past

June 16, 2020 - February 9, 2021

ARQUE CAPITAL, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 121192
Las Vegas, NV
Past

June 15, 2020 - February 8, 2021

ARQUE CAPITAL, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 121192
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 26, 2019 - November 12, 2019

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10645
CALABASAS, CA
Past

October 30, 2017 - December 31, 2018

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 155576
Calabasas, CA
Past

September 22, 2014 - November 8, 2017

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
CALABASAS, CA
Past

April 23, 2013 - May 28, 2020

AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 160322
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 26, 2004 - September 23, 2014

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
CALABASAS, CA
Past

October 23, 2004 - September 23, 2014

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
CALABASAS, CA
Past

November 23, 1999 - October 22, 2004

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

November 23, 1999 - October 22, 2004

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 19, 1989 - November 19, 1999

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

November 7, 1989 - December 31, 1990

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 3, 1988 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

July 22, 1986 - November 3, 1988

CHRISTOPHER WEIL & COMPANY, INC

BD
CRD#: 6566
Past

April 18, 1986 - August 5, 1986

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 13302

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/1/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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METRIC FINANCIAL, LLC
METRIC FINANCIAL INC. | NEWBURY, PIRET SECURITIES, INC. | NEWBURY, PIRET & CO., INC. | NEWBURY PIRET COMPANY | NEWBURY PIRET & CO. | METRIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 33324 / SEC#: , 8-46684

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


Main Address
1180 West Peachtree St.nw Suite 1910, Atlanta, GA 30309
Mailing Address
1180 West Peachtree St.nw Suite 1910, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone number
(678) 528-1151
Established
Georgia since 05/01/1981
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GRELLA MANAGEMENT LLC.MEMBER
GRELLA, JOHN EDWARDCEO6757707
JONES, SHARON DOSTERFINOP/PFO/POO/CCO3124470

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


METRIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 33324

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