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Brian M. O'dowd

O'DOWD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
Morristown, NJ 07960
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CRD#: 2304794
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Professional summary


Brian Michael O'dowd, CFP®, who also goes by Brian Michael Odowd, is a registered financial advisor currently at O'DOWD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC located in Morristown, New Jersey and WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Morristown, New Jersey.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Brian has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brian Michael Odowd

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) WB DEVELOPERS, LLC, Not investment related, Started 10/2000, Approx 8 hrs/mo, none during trading hours, 1 Kensington Ct., Morristown, NJ 07960, Nature: Rental Real Estate-Property Manager, Position: President/Owner, Duties: Managerial duties regarding property and sometimes purchase/sell properties. (2) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, Investment Related, Started 1-2011, Approx 8 hrs/mo, all during trading hours, 33 Washington St., Morristown, NJ 07960, Licensed Insurance Agent, Nature/Duties: Sell DISABILITY, FIXED ANNUITIES, LIFE/ACCIDENT/HEALTH, LONG-TERM CARE, MEDICARE RELATED PRODUCTS. (3) O'Dowd Asset Management, LLC - RIA, Investment Related, Started 2-2020, Approx 80 hrs/mo, 4 during trading hours, 33 Washington Street, Morristown, NJ 07960, Position: President/Owner/IAR, Nature/Duties: Portfolio management and financial planning. (4) Whispering Brook, LLC, Not Investment Related, Started 9/1998, Approx 4 hrs/mo, none during trading hours, 1 Kensington Ct., Morristown, NJ 07960, Position: President/Owner, Nature/Duties: Real estate Property Management, Managerial duties regarding property management and occasionally purchase/sell properties. (5) O'Dowd Bierals Wealth Advisors - DBA, Investment Related, Started 6/2012, Approx 80 hrs/mo, only 4 during trading hours, 33 Washington Street, Morristown, NJ 07960, Nature: DBA for Reg Rep at WEG, Position: Partner/RR, Duties: Registered Rep for WEG. (6) O'DOWD ASSOCIATES; PARTNER; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; PO BOX 665 PINE BROOK NJ 07058 USA; COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE RENTAL COMPANY; QUARTERLY MEETINGS ; START DATE: 2023-01-01; HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO BUSINESS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0;HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO BUSINESS OUTSIDE TRADING HOURS: 2;PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL YEARLY COMPENSATION EXPECTED TO BE DERIVED FROM THE BUSINESS: 0; (7) O'DOWD 52 LLC; PARTNER; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; 1 KENSINGTON CT MORRISTOWN NJ 07960 USA; COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE RENTAL PROPERTY; QUARTERLY MEETINGS; START DATE: 2023-01-01; HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO BUSINESS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0;HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO BUSINESS OUTSIDE TRADING HOURS: 1;PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL YEARLY COMPENSATION EXPECTED TO BE DERIVED FROM THE BUSINESS: 0; (8) O'DOWD REALTY; PARTNER; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; PO BOX 665 PINE BROOK NJ 07058 USA; COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE RENTAL PROPERTY; QUARTERLY MEETINGS; START DATE: 2023-01-01; HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO BUSINESS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0;HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO BUSINESS OUTSIDE TRADING HOURS: 1;PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL YEARLY COMPENSATION EXPECTED TO BE DERIVED FROM THE BUSINESS: 0;

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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2011

Experience


Current

March 12, 2020 - Present

O'DOWD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 31 Washington St., Morristown, NJ 07960
RIA
CRD#: 307641
Morristown, NJ
Current

May 21, 2012 - Present

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 29087
Morristown, NJ
Past

May 21, 2012 - December 31, 2024

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29087
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

April 15, 2009 - May 24, 2012

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

August 20, 2008 - May 24, 2012

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

September 1, 2006 - June 10, 2008

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ
Past

June 20, 2002 - June 1, 2006

LABRANCHE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7432
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 8, 2002 - April 24, 2002

FIRST NEW YORK SECURITIES L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16362
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 4, 2001 - January 7, 2002

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 18, 1995 - March 19, 2001

KNIGHT CAPITAL AMERICAS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 38599
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

June 20, 1994 - July 7, 1995

GOLDMAN SACHS EXECUTION & CLEARING, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 3466
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 8, 1994 - May 13, 1994

FLEET ENTERPRISES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17434
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 14, 1993 - February 10, 1994

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962
NEW YORK, NY

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
(1/29/2015)
RR
Illinois
(5/21/2012)
RR
New Jersey
(5/21/2012)
IAR
New Jersey
(3/12/2020)
RR
New York
(5/21/2012)
RR
North Carolina
(4/30/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/21/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/4/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 12/4/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


OA
O'DOWD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
O'DOWD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 307641 / SEC#:

New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
31 Washington St., Morristown, NJ 07960
Mailing Address
Phone number
(973) 214-3987
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts109
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 33,262,051

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Company Information


O'DOWD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 307641Morristown, NJ 07960

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