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Brian G. Wade

ARDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Cincinnati, OH 45243
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CRD#: 2314108
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Professional summary


Brian Gordon Wade is a registered financial advisor currently at ARDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Brian has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Omega Natural Enterpries, LLC. - not investment related. Equine, Pet and Human supplements sold direct and wholesale. Co-founder/board of directors/50% shareholder; 1002 Kieley Place, Cincinnati, OH 45217 Start Date - February 2015.Approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business = 12; Hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours = zero; Duties - oversee business direction/strategy, manage two outsourced marketing contractors. business partner manages day-to-day business operations; Salon Concepts, LLC. -not investment related; Salon Suite rental business Co-founder / board of directors - minority shareholder (approx 5%)Start Date 2017; 2000 Ford Circle, Ste B, Milford, OH 45150-3081; Approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business = 2; Hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours = zero;Duties - meet with CEO monthly to discuss general business strategy; The Cielo Group, Inc. - not investment related; Co-founder / minority shareholder (approx 7%); Start Date = 2002; 396 Washington St. Suite 110 Wellesley, MA 02481; Approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business = 1; Hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours = zero; Duties - none

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 23, 2017 - Present

ARDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 7864 Camargo Rd Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45243
RIA
CRD#: 108264
Cincinnati, OH
Past

February 9, 2004 - July 2, 2007

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
MONACA, PA
Past

September 27, 2000 - March 13, 2002

GUGGENHEIM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40805
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

July 13, 1999 - August 10, 2000

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

January 25, 1993 - July 6, 1999

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI

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".
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ARDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
ARDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | WINSTON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | WINSTON ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 108264 / SEC#: 801-46523

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/1994 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Ohio
(2/23/2017)
IAR
Texas
(11/27/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/6/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/27/1999
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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ARDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
ARDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | WINSTON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | WINSTON ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 108264 / SEC#: 801-46523

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/1994 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7864 Camargo Rd Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45243
Mailing Address
Phone number
(513) 831-9393
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts307
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 321,416,000

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Company Information


ARDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 108264Cincinnati, OH 45243

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