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Brian L. Yates

PITTSBURGH FINANCIAL PLANNERS
Bridgeville, PA 15017
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CRD#: 2386154
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Professional summary


Brian Lewis Yates, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PITTSBURGH FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC. located in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 11 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.
A MINORITY PARTICIPATING MEMBER IN AN LLC CALLED TRIPLE THREAT LACROSSE LOCATED AT 2408 MILL GROVE ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15241. THIS LLC WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE PLAYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LACROSSE PLAYERS. I EXPECT THIS COMMITMENT TO BE LESS THAN 10 HOURS PER MONTH COACHING AND CONSULTING, AND WILL BE PERFORMED OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. BYATES ENTERPRISES, LLC MANAGING MEMBER TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PITTSBURGH FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC AND TO CONDUCT OTHER BUSINESS CONSULTING ACTIVITIES. THIS ENTITY MAY ENGAGE IN OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITY UNRELATED TO PITTSBURGH FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC. SINCE 07/18/2023 IRON CITY LACROSSE CLUB TRAVEL LACROSSE CLUB COACH SINCE 09/2023 NOT INVESTMENT RELATED

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2009

Experience


Current

May 27, 2016 - Present

PITTSBURGH FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC.

Office #1: 1195 Washington Pike Suite 100, Bridgeville, PA 15017
RIA
CRD#: 14155
Bridgeville, PA
Past

November 16, 2009 - May 26, 2016

MUHLENKAMP & CO INC

RIA
CRD#: 110787
WEXFORD, PA
Past

March 30, 2005 - April 29, 2016

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

August 2, 2004 - February 10, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

July 29, 2004 - February 10, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 1, 1996 - January 30, 2004

SCHONFELD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23304
JERICHO, NY
Past

August 19, 1993 - May 11, 1995

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY

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".
PF
PITTSBURGH FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC.
PITTSBURGH FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC.

CRD#: 14155 / SEC#: 801-123722, 8-30451

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/15/2022 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2015 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2022 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/7/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/3/2019 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2022 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2022 Terminated)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 07/31/2011

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
Pennsylvania
(5/27/2016)
IAR
Texas
(11/2/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/9/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/30/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 11/19/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 11
Date: 8/18/1993
Assistant Representative-Order Processing Qualification Exam

Current Firm


PF
PITTSBURGH FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC.
PITTSBURGH FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC.

CRD#: 14155 / SEC#: 801-123722, 8-30451

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/15/2022 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2015 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2022 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/7/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/3/2019 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2022 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2022 Terminated)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 07/31/2011
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Contact information


Main Address
1195 Washington Pike Suite 100, Bridgeville, PA 15017
Mailing Address
Phone number
(412) 220-1690
Established
Pennsylvania since 07/14/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PITTSBURGH FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC. ADV PART 2A (3/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HELBA, CHARLENE PATRICEPRESIDENT/ SOLE PRINCIPAL /CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER869354
HELBA, JAMES JRBENEFICIAL OWNER ONLY242127

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts500
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 160,622,430

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Company Information


PITTSBURGH FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC.

CRD#: 14155Bridgeville, PA 15017

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