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Brendan D. Connaughton

CATALYST PRIVATE WEALTH
SAN MATEO, CA 94401
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CRD#: 1602941
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Professional summary


Brendan Diarmuid Connaughton, who also goes by Brendan Dermot Connaughton, Brendan Durmond Connaughton, is a registered financial advisor currently at CATALYST PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC located in San Mateo, California.

Brendan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Brendan has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Brendan Dermot Connaughton | Brendan Durmond Connaughton

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 1, 2019 - Present

CATALYST PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 3 East Third Ave., Office 323, San Mateo, CA 94401
RIA
CRD#: 305565
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

January 8, 2018 - September 30, 2019

MUTUAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167658
San Francisco, CA
Past

May 21, 2013 - April 4, 2018

CLEARPATH CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111756
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 19, 2011 - May 22, 2013

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 12, 2011 - May 22, 2013

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 14, 2010 - December 12, 2011

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 5, 2007 - April 2, 2009

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108928
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

October 5, 2007 - April 2, 2009

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 10, 2006 - September 19, 2007

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 10, 2006 - September 19, 2007

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 14, 2003 - March 31, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 14, 2003 - March 31, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 15, 2003 - December 2, 2003

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 2, 2001 - December 2, 2003

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 6, 1998 - May 2, 2001

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 18, 1994 - January 7, 1998

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 27, 1988 - March 10, 1994

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 27, 1987 - January 27, 1988

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393

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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CATALYST PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC
CATALYST PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 305565 / SEC#: 801-117383

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2019 Approved)

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
(10/1/2019)
IAR
Texas
(11/14/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/18/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CATALYST PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC
CATALYST PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 305565 / SEC#: 801-117383

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3 East Third Ave. Office 323, San Mateo, CA 94401
Mailing Address
Phone number
(415) 887-1430
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CATALYST PRIVATE WEALTH DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 330,573,403

Red Flags


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Company Information


CATALYST PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 305565San Mateo, CA 94401

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