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John L. Obrien

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP
Brookfield, CT 06804
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CRD#: 2238455
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Professional summary


John Lane Obrien is a registered financial advisor currently at WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP located in Brookfield, Connecticut and WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Brookfield, Connecticut.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view John Lane Obrien's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 17, 2018 - Present

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP

Office #1: 2 Old New Milford Road Ste 3f, Brookfield, CT 06804
RIA
CRD#: 110283
Brookfield, CT
Current

September 12, 2018 - Present

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 2 Old New Milford Road Ste 3f, Brookfield, CT 06804
BD
CRD#: 20677
Brookfield, CT
Past

January 2, 2004 - July 18, 2018

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
BROOOKFIELD, CT
Past

December 11, 2003 - June 12, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 11, 2003 - July 18, 2018

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
BROOOKFIELD, CT
Past

August 15, 1995 - December 19, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105796
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past

May 15, 1992 - December 19, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, 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".
WF
WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP | TUDOR FINANCIAL | THE FINANCIAL SHERPA | SMITH WYND CAPITAL | SHOOP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBC INVESTMENT SERVICES | INVESTMENT SERVICES OF HARTFORD | INNOVATIVE INVESTMENTS | GOLDBERG LARKIN | AMERICAN NETWORK

CRD#: 110283 / SEC#: 801-29690

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/1987 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
Arizona
(10/10/2018)
IAR
Arizona
(10/10/2018)
RR
California
(4/25/2019)
IAR
California
(4/25/2019)
RR
Connecticut
(9/13/2018)
IAR
Connecticut
(9/17/2018)
RR
Florida
(2/21/2019)
IAR
Florida
(2/21/2019)
RR
Georgia
(1/2/2019)
IAR
Georgia
(1/2/2019)
RR
Maryland
(1/23/2019)
IAR
Maryland
(2/21/2019)
RR
New York
(10/15/2018)
IAR
New York
(8/13/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(7/5/2019)
IAR
North Carolina
(8/7/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(12/4/2018)
IAR
South Carolina
(12/4/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/9/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WF
WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP | TUDOR FINANCIAL | THE FINANCIAL SHERPA | SMITH WYND CAPITAL | SHOOP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBC INVESTMENT SERVICES | INVESTMENT SERVICES OF HARTFORD | INNOVATIVE INVESTMENTS | GOLDBERG LARKIN | AMERICAN NETWORK

CRD#: 110283 / SEC#: 801-29690

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/1987 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
50 Chestnut Street Suite A-400, Beavercreek, OH 45440
Mailing Address
Phone number
(937) 898-5010
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
46

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP. ADV PART II OCTOBER 2025 (10/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,255
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,224,901,646

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/11/2025
Cover Page
11/14/2024
02/26/2024

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Company Information


WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP

CRD#: 110283Brookfield, CT 06804

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