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Brian Tafaro

CRD# 2555763·Registered 1995 - 2021
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Brian 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.

Professional Summary

Brian Tafaro, who also goes by Brian W Tafaro, Brian William Tafaro, was a registered financial advisor. Brian was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1995 - 2021. Brian had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 79TO, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Other Aliases

Brian W Tafaro, Brian William Tafaro

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

31 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC·CRD# 141238
BD
Rome, GA
January 8, 2019 - February 24, 2021
CG CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 35513
BD
Boca Raton, FL
October 22, 2015 - February 4, 2019
SAXONY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 122692
RIA
Boca Raton, FL
February 27, 2014 - November 9, 2015
PATRICK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 16518
BD
Boca Raton, FL
January 9, 2014 - November 9, 2015
G.F. INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 132939
BD
Naples, FL
December 12, 2012 - February 14, 2013
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 44848
BD
Boca Raton, FL
August 20, 2012 - December 7, 2012
COVENTRY SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 150462
BD
Fort Washington, PA
March 1, 2010 - February 2, 2012
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 37157
BD
Summit, NJ
January 17, 2007 - December 31, 2009
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 37157
BD
Summit, NJ
June 11, 2004 - December 31, 2006
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 5249
BD
Boston, MA
January 1, 2002 - May 15, 2002
MANULIFE WOOD LOGAN, INC.·CRD# 19177
BD
Stamford, CT
January 17, 2001 - January 1, 2002
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
March 10, 2000 - October 23, 2000
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
March 10, 2000 - October 23, 2000
DIRECTED SERVICES LLC·CRD# 21675
BD
West Chester, PA
July 3, 1996 - February 8, 2000
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Springfield, MA
July 8, 1995 - May 23, 1996
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
February 1, 1995 - June 21, 1995
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
February 1, 1995 - June 21, 1995

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Current Firm

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DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC

1SOURCE | WRS | WEST COBB INVESTMENT GROUP | WEEKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | WEALTH POINT ADVISORS NC | TIM COUCH PC CPA | THE HANEY COMPANY | THE DIAMOND GROUP INC. | STERN INVESTMENTS | SOUTHEAST ASSET MANAGEMENT | SHALIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SC RETIREMENT PLANNING | S M SHAW | ROGER'S RETIREMENT READINESS ALLIANCE, LLC | RETIREMENT STRATEGY CONNECTION | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS INC. | PREMIER TAX ADVISORS | PREFERRED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | PLUS POINT ADVISORS | PINPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | PERRY GOSSETT INSURANCE | PARPARI ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. | OLNEY FINANCIAL | NEXSTONE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC | NATIC TAYLOR & CO LLC | MORGAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MICEL FINANCIAL, LLC | MARK MADDOX FINANCIAL | LYLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEIGH FINANCIAL SERVICES | JLP INVESTMENTS INC | JESSE J GRIFFIN JR | INSURANCE WALA | ILLUMINATION FINANCIAL ADVISORS | HYDEPARK WEALTH ADVISORS | HOLLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HN FINANCIAL GROUP | GRANDVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GIBSON RETIREMENT PLANNING | GERRELLS CPA | FRONT PAGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | FRED ADAMS TAX | FOOTHILLS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | FINANCIAL INTEGRITY GROUP | FALK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EXCLUSIVE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ECKEL FINANCIAL | DEMPSEY, LORD, SMITH, LLC | DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC | DEANS CONSULTING | CRESCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CRESCENT WEALTH ADVISORS | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL, LLC | CORE CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | COPIA INVESTMENTS LLC | COOSA FINANCIAL PLANNING GEORGIA | COLABORATIVE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CLAIR LORD JARRETT | CHARLES MURPHY INSURANCE | BROCK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BREEN FINANCIAL | BLANTON FINANCIAL GROUP | BENNETT & PORTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE | BELMONT CAPTIAL ADVISORS | BAXTER INSURANCE AGENCY | AEGEUS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | ADAM SCOTT & ASSOCIATES | AAPT, LLC

CRD#: 141238 / SEC#: 801-108087, 8-67469
BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/24/2026

Contact Information

Main Address

901 N Broad Street Suite 400, Rome, GA 30161

Phone Number

(706) 238-9575

Established

Georgia since 04/27/2006

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

92

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DEMPSEY LORD SMITH LLC - WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
DEMPSEY, JERRY ESKEL JRCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1869325

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,444

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$580,450,609

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

6

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Other business activities

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2012About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1995About the Series 63 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2023About the Series 7TO exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2023About the Series 79TO exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2023About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1995About the Series 7 exam

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