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Brian Thomas Mcdonald

GRANTD WEALTH
DENVER, CO
·CRD# 2281813·34 years experience

Professional Summary

Brian Thomas Mcdonald is a registered financial advisor currently at GRANTD WEALTH, INC. located in Denver, Colorado. Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Brian has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 4, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

34 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GRANTD WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 340110
RIA
1700 Lincoln Street 46th Floor, Denver, CO 80203
April 28, 2026 - Present
AFS SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 171819
BD
Denver, CO
December 13, 2022 - November 14, 2023
E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 29106
BD
Denver, CO
March 22, 2021 - September 5, 2023
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
BD
Denver, CO
November 15, 2018 - February 12, 2025
OPTIONSXPRESS, INC.·CRD# 103849
BD
Englewood, CO
March 21, 2012 - December 11, 2014
CYBERTRADER, INC.·CRD# 44523
BD
Austin, TX
July 24, 2007 - December 7, 2007
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.·CRD# 5393
BD
Lone Tree, CO
July 15, 1993 - December 7, 2017
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
BD
New York, NY
April 26, 1993 - July 8, 1993
HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.·CRD# 18246
BD
New York, NY
October 9, 1992 - January 19, 1993

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Current Firm

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GRANTD WEALTH, INC.

GRANTD WEALTH, INC. | MERRIWETHER INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 340110
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (4/28/2026 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (4/6/2026 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (4/7/2026 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (8/5/2026 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1700 Lincoln Street 46th Floor, Denver, CO 80203

Mailing Address

Po Box 300385, Denver, CO 80203

Phone Number

(949) 416-5343

# of Employees

4

Documents

Latest Form ADV
0

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Other business activities

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1)UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER - LEEDS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, 995 REGENT DRIVE, BOULDER, CO, EDUCATION, BOARD OF ADVISORS, 02/22/2016, LESS THAN 20 HOURS PER MONTH, 0 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, BOARD OF ADVISORS FOR THE BUSINESS SCHOOL. 2)KELLY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS| NOT INVESTMENT RELATED| BLOOMINGTON, IN| EDUCATION| DEAN'S COUNCIL| START 01.01.2017| LESS THAN 20 HOURS/MONTH - 0 DURING TRADING HOURS| BOARD OF ADVISORS FOR THE SCHOOL 3) METRO DENVER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB| NOT INVESTMENT RELATED| DENVER, CO| CHARITY/PRIVATE FOUNDATION| START 01.01.2014| LESS THAN 20 HOURS/MONTH - O DURING TRADING HOURS| BOARD OF DIRECTORS 4) *553712 - Rental Properties ; Investment related - Yes ; Lone Tree, Colorado ; Rental Property ; Sole Proprietor/Owner(proprietor, partner, officer, director, employee, trustee, agent) ; 6/2023 ; During business hours : 0 ; After business hours : 2 ; Property Management 5)*568166 - TIFIN / TIFIN @ Work Inc. ; Investment related - No ; Boulder, Colorado ; Technology ; Advisory Board(proprietor, partner, officer, director, employee, trustee, agent) ; 10/2023 ; During business hours : 2 ; After business hours : 2 ; Industry Advisory on products and services

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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.
IAR
California
(4/28/2026)
IAR
Colorado
(7/1/2026)
IAR
Illinois
(7/1/2026)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2026About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1992About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Dec 2017About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Oct 2011About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1992About the Series 7 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 9 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 10 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2008About the Series 4 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 2006About the Series 24 exam

Series 8 — General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Passed Apr 1995

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