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Brian K. Porter

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CRD#: 2347885
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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.

Brian K Porter, who also goes by Brian Keith Porter, Brian Keith Patrick Porter, was a registered financial professional .

Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Brian had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brian Keith Porter | Brian Keith Patrick Porter

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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None

Experience


Past

November 19, 2013 - July 21, 2014

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
RENO, NV
Past

November 4, 2013 - July 21, 2014

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
RENO, NV
Past

July 16, 2013 - October 30, 2013

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29357
S. LAKE TAHOE, CA
Past

June 14, 2013 - October 30, 2013

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29357
S. LAKE TAHOE, CA
Past

September 19, 2011 - March 1, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
RENO, NV
Past

September 1, 2011 - March 1, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
RENO, NV
Past

February 22, 2008 - April 20, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
RENO, NV
Past

February 22, 2008 - April 20, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
RENO, NV
Past

January 2, 2002 - February 27, 2008

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
RENO, NV
Past

October 12, 2001 - February 27, 2008

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
RENO, NV
Past

March 22, 2000 - November 2, 2001

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

February 6, 1996 - July 2, 1997

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA
Past

July 20, 1993 - February 8, 1996

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
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
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/20/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


W&
WADDELL & REED
WADDELL & REED | WADDELL & REED, INC.

CRD#: 866 / SEC#: 801-16720, 8-27030

BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/18/2021
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Contact information


Main Address
6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202-4200
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 08/11/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY SERVICES BROCHURE - CHOICE MAP (3/31/2021)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.SHAREHOLDER
AUDETTE, MATTHEW JONPRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD4003349
DALEY, MICHAEL JOHNVP AND FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL6923129
HANSEN, ELIZABETH ANNSVP AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2199658
HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAKEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT5097259
KRAMPER, MATTHEW SCOTTVP AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2750651
MIHAL, SHAWN MICHAELEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT3262384
MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLSASSISTANT TREASURER2420144
OROSCHAKOFF, MICHELLEVICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD2403199
SIMONICH, BRENT BLAINTREASURER3254859

Disclosures


Regulatory Event29
Civil Event1
Arbitration11
Bond3

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Company Information


WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

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