Brian P. Sullivan

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS

FORT COLLINS, CO 80525

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CRD#: 2346836

Professional summary

Brian Patrick Sullivan is a registered financial advisor currently at KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC located in Fort Collins, Colorado and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1. PKS FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED, 80 STATE ST, ALBANY, NY 12207, 5/23/2014-PRESENT AGENT, FIXED INSURANCE SALES 0-5 HRS PER MO 2. Kovitz Investment Group Partners dba IFAM Capital. Investment Related. At Registered Location. RIA. Senior Wealth Advisor. Start Date: 07/01/2024. 200 hrs/ month; 160 hrs/ month during trading hours. Provide investment advice to clients

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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

January 8, 2025 - Present

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 2133 S. Timberline Road Suite 120, Fort Collins, CO 80525

RIA

CRD#: 282241

FORT COLLINS, CO

Current

January 22, 2014 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 2133 S. Timberline Road Suite 120, Fort Collins, CO 80525

CRD#: 35747

FORT COLLINS, CO

Past

July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282241

Fort Collins, CO

Past

April 9, 2015 - July 3, 2024

IFAM CAPITAL

RIA

CRD#: 175084

FORT COLLINS, CO

Past

January 17, 2014 - March 24, 2015

IFM CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 169587

FORT COLLINS, CO

Past

October 19, 2007 - January 29, 2014

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8174

FORT COLLINS, CO

Past

October 19, 2007 - January 29, 2014

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

FORT COLLINS, CO

Past

February 25, 1999 - October 29, 2007

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7059

FORT COLLINS, CO

Past

July 31, 1993 - October 29, 2007

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

FORT COLLINS, CO

Past

June 8, 1993 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

CRD#: 7506

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)

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.

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

Arizona
(1/22/2014)

California
(1/22/2014)

Colorado
(1/22/2014)

IAR

Colorado
(1/8/2025)

Florida
(1/22/2014)

Georgia
(1/22/2014)

Iowa
(10/11/2024)

Kentucky
(3/6/2025)

Louisiana
(3/2/2016)

North Carolina
(1/22/2014)

South Dakota
(1/22/2014)

Utah
(1/23/2014)

Virginia
(1/22/2014)

Washington
(3/5/2025)

Wyoming
(1/22/2014)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/23/1993

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/23/1993

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 2/26/1997

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/7/1993

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

10 S Wacker Drive Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60606

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 334-7300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

372

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KOVITZ FORM ADV PART 2A - AUGUST 2025 (11/10/2025)

KOVITZ_NORTHCOAST DBA FORM ADV PART 2A (11/10/2025)

KOVITZ WEATHERSTONE DBA DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	38,915
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 31,731,798,984

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/15/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/19/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Brian P. Sullivan

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brian Patrick Sullivan's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

IFAM CAPITAL

IFM CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/23/1993

Series 63

Date: 6/23/1993

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 2/26/1997

Series 7

Date: 6/7/1993

FINRA

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

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