Earl L. Brooks
Professional summary
Earl Leigh Brooks JR, CFP®, who also goes by Buddy Brooks, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Earl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Earl has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Start date: 1992
Experience
August 23, 2024 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 651 Holiday Drive Bldg 5, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15220August 23, 2024 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 651 Holiday Drive Bldg 5, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15220January 7, 2008 - August 23, 2024
TRIAD ADVISORS LLC
August 18, 2005 - December 31, 2006
VENN WEALTH & BENEFIT SERVICES, LLC
July 8, 2005 - August 23, 2024
TRIAD ADVISORS LLC
April 3, 2003 - December 3, 2004
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
March 27, 2003 - December 3, 2004
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
August 15, 2002 - February 4, 2003
TRIAD ADVISORS LLC
October 30, 2001 - August 16, 2002
ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.
February 27, 2001 - October 31, 2001
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
May 13, 1998 - January 31, 2001
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
January 24, 1997 - March 2, 1998
FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.
April 12, 1995 - December 19, 1996
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
April 12, 1995 - December 19, 1996
OSAIC FA, INC.
January 13, 1994 - April 12, 1995
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
FINRA
Current Firm
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| OSAIC, INC. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| CORNICK, GREGORY ALLEN | CEO, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 3132991 |
| FORD, ERINN JUNE | DIRECTOR | 2176816 |
| MIHAL, SHAWN MICHAEL | SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3262384 |
| MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLS | CORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL | 2420144 |
| PRICE, JAMES DALE | CHAIRMAN | 1243224 |
| SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAM | EVP, OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, DIRECTOR | 2627931 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 797,559 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 200,266,275,275 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 50 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
| Bond | 7 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | ||
| 12/18/2024 | ||
| 01/26/2024 |
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