Brenda Carey

VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS

Aventura, FL 33180

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CRD#: 2145110

Professional summary

Brenda Carey, who also goes by Brenda Ramirez, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC. located in Aventura, Florida and VALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Aventura, Florida.

Brenda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Brenda has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Brenda Ramirez

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

August 7, 2023 - Present

VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC.

Office #1: 19495 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 500, Aventura, FL 33180

RIA

CRD#: 108879

Aventura, FL

Current

May 17, 2006 - Present

VALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 19495 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 500, Aventura, FL 33180

RIA

CRD#: 105387

Aventura, FL

Past

July 7, 2023 - August 9, 2023

VALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 105387

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 15, 1999 - June 18, 2001

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 2525

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 11, 1995 - February 9, 1998

BANKBOSTON INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 36369

BOSTON, MA

Past

November 22, 1993 - April 19, 1995

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7471

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC.

HALLMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC. | NEW CENTURY ASSET MANAGEMENT | HALLMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 108879 / SEC#: 801-25461

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/11/1985 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.

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

Arizona
(11/19/2021)

California
(12/3/2010)

Colorado
(9/16/2015)

Florida
(1/2/2008)

IAR

Florida
(8/7/2023)

Illinois
(4/28/2016)

Maryland
(11/15/2023)

Massachusetts
(10/11/2019)

Michigan
(9/11/2015)

New Jersey
(12/22/2012)

New York
(10/5/2006)

Ohio
(3/5/2012)

Oregon
(4/23/2025)

Pennsylvania
(11/17/2016)

Texas
(12/3/2010)

Washington
(12/3/2010)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/1/2022

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/30/2006

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/16/2006

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 10/20/1992

National Commodity Futures Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC.

HALLMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC. | NEW CENTURY ASSET MANAGEMENT | HALLMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 108879 / SEC#: 801-25461

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/11/1985 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

80 East Ridgewood Ave Suite 3, Paramus, NJ 07652

Mailing Address

Phone number

(888) 794-7940

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VWM FORM ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

VWM WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,957
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,317,257,859

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/25/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/07/2023	Cover Page	Report
10/04/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Brenda Carey

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

VALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

VALLEY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BANKBOSTON INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/1/2022

Series 63

Date: 9/30/2006

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/16/2006

Series 3

Date: 10/20/1992

FINRA

Current Firm

VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC.

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