AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
BD

Brian J. Decker

DECKER RETIREMENT PLANNING
Salt Lake, UT 84111
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 1503719
BD

Professional summary


Brian James Decker is a registered financial advisor currently at DECKER RETIREMENT PLANNING INC. located in Salt Lake, Utah.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Brian has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 30 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Insurance sales and services are provided by Mr. Decker. These insurance activities are conducted along with and through Decker Retirement Planning Inc. since the inception of the company. Mr. Decker is the President and sole owner of Decker Retirement Planning Inc. Approximately 40% of Mr. Decker's time is devoted to insurance activities.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Brian James Decker's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

July 1, 2016 - Present

DECKER RETIREMENT PLANNING INC.

Office #1: 299 South Main St. Suite 1300, Salt Lake, UT 84111
RIA
CRD#: 284281
Salt Lake, UT
Past

January 5, 2009 - September 8, 2009

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103857
REDMOND, WA
Past

October 15, 2008 - July 22, 2016

THE RETIREMENT SOLUTION LLC

RIA
CRD#: 148106
REDMOND, WA
Past

June 2, 1997 - December 31, 2008

PACIFIC WEST FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS INC

RIA
CRD#: 108728
REDMOND, WA
Past

May 8, 1997 - December 31, 2008

PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6390
REDMOND, WA
Past

August 12, 1993 - May 5, 1997

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 26, 1989 - August 13, 1993

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 14, 1988 - June 29, 1989

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

June 3, 1986 - September 19, 1988

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665

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".
DR
DECKER RETIREMENT PLANNING INC.
DECKER RETIREMENT PLANNING INC.

CRD#: 284281 / SEC#: 801-120733

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/17/2021 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2021 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2021 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2021 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2021 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(7/25/2016)
IAR
Idaho
(7/13/2016)
IAR
Nevada
(12/21/2016)
IAR
Texas
(7/1/2016)
IAR
Utah
(11/8/2016)
IAR
Washington
(7/8/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/30/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 8/28/2001
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 8/28/2001
NFA Branch Manager Examination

Current Firm


DR
DECKER RETIREMENT PLANNING INC.
DECKER RETIREMENT PLANNING INC.

CRD#: 284281 / SEC#: 801-120733

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/17/2021 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2021 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2021 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2021 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2021 Terminated)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
2889 W Ashton Blvd. Suite 125, Lehi, UT 84043
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 425-4566
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
22

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (9/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,461
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 285,093,119

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


DECKER RETIREMENT PLANNING INC.

CRD#: 284281Salt Lake, UT 84111

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Brian Decker

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Kyle Kaleiluakiliopu Fukuchi
Kyle FukuchiAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Farmington, UT
Neal Jones Hansen
Neal HansenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
NET WORTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
IAR
Sandy, UT
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics