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Brian J. Kelly

VICUS CAPITAL
Rochester, NY
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CRD#: 2201407
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Professional summary


Brian Joseph Kelly, who also goes by Brian J Kelly, is a registered financial advisor currently at VICUS CAPITAL, INC. located in Rochester, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Rochester, New York.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brian J Kelly

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.
1.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VICUS CAPITAL, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 11/2019 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 11/2019 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP / PFG, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 11/2019 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KELLY RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 12/2009 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Brian Joseph Kelly's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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


Current

December 6, 2019 - Present

VICUS CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 116021
Rochester, NY
Current

November 22, 2019 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3313 Chili Avenue Suite B, Rochester, NY 14624
BD
CRD#: 13572
Rochester, NY
Past

August 1, 2008 - November 25, 2019

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
LYNBROOK, NY
Past

November 16, 2006 - August 1, 2008

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

September 15, 1998 - December 14, 2006

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

February 7, 1992 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 7, 1992 - October 28, 1997

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
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".
VC
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VICUS CAPITAL, INC. | PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS NETWORK

CRD#: 116021 / SEC#: 801-60628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2001 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.
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
(1/12/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(1/11/2021)
RR
New York
(1/11/2021)
IAR
New York
(4/8/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/2/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/25/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VC
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VICUS CAPITAL, INC. | PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS NETWORK

CRD#: 116021 / SEC#: 801-60628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2001 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
476 Rolling Ridge Drive Suite 315, State College, PA 16801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 558-4287
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
89

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VICUS CAPITAL ADV PART 2A (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,058
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,574,468,218

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Company Information


VICUS CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 116021Rochester, NY

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