Brian A. Clarke

CLARKE FINANCIAL COUNSEL

Whitefish Bay, WI

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CRD#: 2248403

Professional summary

Brian Anthony Clarke, CFP®, who also goes by Brian A Clarke, is a registered financial advisor currently at CLARKE FINANCIAL COUNSEL, LLC located in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Brian has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography

Brian started with Financial Strategies, Inc. in 2015. He provides great client service to make sure that all clients are satisfied with their plan. Brian is a NSPFA Registered Financial Planner. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Dayton and a Master of Business Administration from DePaul University. With a CFP and almost 20 years of experience in the field.

Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?

Comprehensive Financial Planni...

Retirement Planning

Investment Planning

Education Planning

Tax Planning

Budgeting

Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?

Business Owners

Corporate Executives

Estate & Generational Planning...

High Net Worth Client Needs

Investment Advice with Ongoing...

Retirement Planning & Distribu...

What is your minimum asset requirement?

500K

How do you get paid?

Fee Only

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Brian A Clarke

Other business activities

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Brian Clarke is registered as an Investment Adviser Representative of Financial Strategies, Inc. and provides advisory services to clients of that firm. This activity accounts for up to 50% of his time during normal trading hours. Advisory services provided to clients of Financial Strategies, Inc. are separate from any services provided to clients of CFC and will not create a conflict of interest.

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2009

Experience

Current

March 9, 2023 - Present

CLARKE FINANCIAL COUNSEL, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 325122

Whitefish Bay, WI

Past

January 6, 2016 - June 7, 2023

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 113097

BROOKFIELD, WI

Past

May 30, 2013 - February 26, 2015

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 129052

CHICAGO, IL

Past

May 30, 2013 - February 26, 2015

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 129052

CHICAGO, IL

Past

November 21, 2003 - May 30, 2013

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 42803

CHICAGO, IL

Past

May 1, 2003 - May 30, 2013

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803

CHICAGO, IL

Past

January 21, 2000 - July 9, 2001

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 469

CHICAGO, IL

Past

June 11, 1998 - July 26, 1999

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 30683

BOSTON, MA

Past

June 6, 1996 - May 29, 1997

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

CRD#: 372

NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Wisconsin
(3/9/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/20/2003

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/13/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 2/26/2015

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/5/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CLARKE FINANCIAL COUNSEL, LLC

CRD#: 325122 / SEC#:

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2023 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

Whitefish Bay, WI

Mailing Address

Phone number

(773) 551-9158

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

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Brian A. Clarke

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brian Anthony Clarke's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, INC.

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/20/2003

Series 63

Date: 6/13/1996

SIE

Date: 2/26/2015

Series 7

Date: 6/5/1996

Current Firm

CLARKE FINANCIAL COUNSEL, LLC

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Documents

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CLARKE FINANCIAL COUNSEL, LLC

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