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Brian E. Carden

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
Nashville, TN
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CRD#: 1717256
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Professional summary


Brian E Carden, who also goes by Brian Eugene Carden, is a registered financial advisor currently at MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Brian has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brian Eugene Carden

Other business activities


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1) NAME: STEWARDSHIP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INV RELATED:YES; ADDRESS:320 SEVEN SPRINGS WAY, SUITE 250, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027; NATURE:INVESTMENT + INSURANCE SALES; POSITION:SR. VP-PRODUCER/REGISTERED REP; START DATE:11/01/2018; HOURS/MONTH:100+; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:100+; DUTIES:SR. VP-PRODUCER/REGISTERED REP. MEDICARE & MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS SALES START DATE 04/2022. 2) NAME: ELITE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC; INV RELATED:YES; ADDRESS:320 SEVEN SPRINGS WAY, SUITE 250, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027;NATURE:PROPERTY + CASUALTY AGENCY; POSITION:PROPERTY + CASUALTY INSURANCE AGENT; START DATE:01/01/2012; HOURS/MONTH:120+; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:120+; DUTIES:PRODUCER. 3) NAME: BRIAN CARDEN; INV RELATED:YES; ADDRESS: NASHVILLE, TN 37209; NATURE:COMMISSION SALES (INSURANCE); POSITION:INSURANCE AGENT (LIFE/HEALTH); START DATE:01/1997; HOURS/MONTH:80+; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:80+; DUTIES:SALES. 4) NAME: BRIAN CARDEN, AUTHOR; INV RELATED:NO; ADDRESS: NASHVILLE, TN 37209; NATURE: AUTHOR; POSITION: AUTHOR AND MAY HAVE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS FROM BOOK; START DATE:3/2022; HOURS/MONTH:LESS THAN 5 HOURS A WEEK; TRADING HOURS/MONTH: LESS THAN 5 HOURS A WEEK. 5) NAME: ESTATE DOCS PRO; ADDRESS; ARIZONA; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; POSITION: AGENT & ADVISOR; DUTIES: RECOMMENDING THIS TOOL TO CLIENTS - LEGAL DOCUMENTS MADE AVAILABLE TO MY CLIENTS; HOURS PER WEEEK: 2 HOURS PER WEEK; START DATE: 10/2023

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 31, 2018 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Nashville, TN
Current

October 31, 2018 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Nashville, TN
Past

January 5, 2009 - December 31, 2010

PEACHTREE PLANNING ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112787
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

September 3, 2008 - November 6, 2018

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

September 2, 2008 - November 6, 2018

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

February 17, 2004 - August 7, 2008

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

November 11, 2002 - August 7, 2008

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

April 23, 1998 - November 7, 2002

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

March 13, 1997 - April 20, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

January 1, 1996 - February 26, 1997

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 4, 1993 - December 7, 1995

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

October 15, 1987 - June 9, 1993

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19061
BOSTON, MA

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".
MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(6/25/2021)
RR
Missouri
(11/6/2018)
RR
New Mexico
(10/31/2018)
RR
New York
(10/31/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(10/31/2018)
IAR
Tennessee
(10/31/2018)
RR
Texas
(10/31/2018)
IAR
Texas
(10/31/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/31/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone number
(858) 207-1300
Established
Delaware since 05/05/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES FORM ADV PART 2A 3-26-2025 (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KT EQUITY PARTNERS II, LLCDIRECT OWNER
CALLANAN, DAVID JAMESMEMBER4237166
FIXSEN, VILAYPHONECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4585926
FOSTER, CODY GRANTMEMBER4237075
JENSEN, GAIL MARIEDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1943705
MCNEES, MARTIN WILLIAMPRESIDENT3168410
METCALFE, INC.OWNER
PIERSON, MELISSA KAYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1685017
SCHENDEL, JENNIFERMEMBER6136948
WOODS, SANDRA ANNFINOP6200533

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,100
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,038,801,712

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration1

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Company Information


MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 23224Nashville, TN

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