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Jay N. Brown

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CRD#: 2312356
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Jay Nathan Brown, who also goes by Jay N Brown, was a registered financial professional .

Jay is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Jay had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jay N Brown

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

April 5, 2017 - March 26, 2018

BLUE DUCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 281832
ROSWELL, GA
Past

September 8, 2015 - December 31, 2016

LUSTIG FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 154175
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

March 23, 2009 - August 31, 2015

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145488
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 23, 2009 - August 31, 2015

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44856
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 12, 2009 - March 19, 2009

PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 148144
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

July 31, 2006 - December 31, 2008

PRIVATE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 45053
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

July 31, 2006 - March 19, 2009

PRIVATE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45053
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

March 14, 2002 - August 7, 2006

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

July 26, 1999 - August 7, 2006

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

May 31, 1995 - August 20, 1999

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/31/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BD
BLUE DUCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT
BLUE DUCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE OPTIMIZED RIA, INC. | THE OPTIMIZED RIA ,INC | RKL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | MISSION FINANCIAL360 | MAGNOLIA PRIVATE ADVISORY GROUP | JAMESON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | IMPACT WEALTHBUILDER | HAROLD LUSTIG FINANCIAL SERVICES | FRONTRANGE FINANCIAL | CROWNHAVEN

CRD#: 281832 / SEC#: 801-107148

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Contact information


Main Address
1145 Hembree Rd., Roswell, GA 30076
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A-THE OPTIMIZED RIA, INC. (3/22/2019)

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Company Information


BLUE DUCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 281832

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