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Brian K. Dennis

BRIAN DENNIS, CFP®
CALABASAS, CA 91301-5112
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CRD#: 1673491
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Professional summary


Brian Keith Dennis, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIAN DENNIS, CFP® located in Calabasas, California.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Brian has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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.
BRIAN K. DENNIS IS A LICENSED ATTORNEY (95% OF TIME) AND LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT (3% OF TIME). HE ALSO MAINTAINS A REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSE (NO MORE THAN 1% OF TIME) AND IS A NOTARY PUBLIC (NO MORE THAN 1% OF TIME). ALL ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED FROM HIS PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN STUDIO CITY, CA, 91604-2978.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1988

Experience


Current

August 15, 2023 - Present

BRIAN DENNIS, CFP®

Office #1: 27001 W. Agoura Road Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301-5112
RIA
CRD#: 325735
CALABASAS, CA
Past

October 19, 2020 - November 22, 2022

EP WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 111147
TORRANCE, CA
Past

January 13, 2017 - December 5, 2020

BRIAN DENNIS, CFP®

RIA
CRD#: 284498
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

November 4, 2016 - January 23, 2017

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
Beverly Hills, CA
Past

October 18, 2013 - October 31, 2016

SSN ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126090
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

May 4, 2012 - November 26, 2013

HOUSEHOLDER GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 149564
FULLERTON, CA
Past

May 2, 2012 - October 31, 2016

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

March 20, 2008 - October 31, 2011

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA
CRD#: 105662
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

March 20, 2008 - October 31, 2011

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

September 26, 2007 - March 24, 2008

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

September 26, 2007 - March 24, 2008

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

May 1, 2007 - September 11, 2007

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

May 1, 2007 - September 11, 2007

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

October 30, 2003 - May 4, 2007

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
STUDIO CITY, CA
Past

October 10, 2003 - May 4, 2007

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
STUDIO CITY, CA
Past

November 30, 2001 - September 22, 2003

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
STUDIO CITY, CA
Past

April 8, 1998 - September 8, 2003

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 14, 1997 - April 9, 1998

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

January 8, 1997 - August 21, 1997

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

January 16, 1996 - December 13, 1996

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 20, 1987 - December 31, 1995

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
(8/15/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/9/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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BRIAN DENNIS, CFP®
BRIAN DENNIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DENNIS, BRIAN KEITH | BRIAN DENNIS, CFP®

CRD#: 325735 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
27001 W. Agoura Road Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301-5112
Mailing Address
27001 W. Agoura Road Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301-5112
Phone number
(310) 617-8024
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 472,483

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Company Information


BRIAN DENNIS, CFP®

CRD#: 325735Calabasas, CA 91301-5112

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