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Brian N. Drake

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CRD#: 2129964
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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.

Brian Nelson Drake, who also goes by Brian N Drake, was a registered financial professional .

Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Brian had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brian N Drake

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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Experience


Past

March 20, 2017 - October 19, 2018

VIRTUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167816
Chatham, MA
Past

February 11, 2016 - September 13, 2016

WEALTH WATCH ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 172002
Chatham, MA
Past

April 17, 2013 - September 25, 2015

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132070
CHATHAM, MA
Past

January 15, 2010 - April 15, 2013

JWKODAK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144081
CHATHAM, MA
Past

August 15, 2006 - December 31, 2009

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140808
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

June 8, 2006 - August 15, 2006

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 44848
CHATHAM, MA
Past

January 3, 2006 - December 31, 2009

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
CHATHAM, MA
Past

December 20, 2005 - December 31, 2005

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13905
SO. ORLEANS, MA
Past

April 12, 2002 - December 31, 2005

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
SO. ORLEANS, MA
Past

April 3, 2002 - May 16, 2002

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

January 28, 2000 - April 16, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

February 11, 1995 - March 1, 2000

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 8, 1992 - February 23, 1995

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

April 3, 1991 - June 8, 1992

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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".
VC
VIRTUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
VIRTUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 167816 / SEC#: 801-79938

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2014 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2014 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/31/2014 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2014 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2014 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/2/2014 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2014 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2014 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2014 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/31/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2014 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/9/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VC
VIRTUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
VIRTUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 167816 / SEC#: 801-79938

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2014 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2014 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/31/2014 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2014 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2014 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/2/2014 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2014 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2014 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2014 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/31/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
6 Cadillac Dr. Suite 310, Brentwood, TN 37027
Mailing Address
Phone number
(615) 340-0801
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
110

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VCM ADV PART 2A (3/28/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,111
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 787,466,707

Red Flags


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Company Information


VIRTUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 167816

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