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Brian Tafaro
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CRD#: 2555763
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Professional summary
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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.
Brian Tafaro, who also goes by Brian W Tafaro, Brian William Tafaro, was a registered financial professional .
Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. 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.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Brian W Tafaro | Brian William Tafaro
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
January 8, 2019 - February 24, 2021
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC
BD
CRD#: 141238
ROME, GA
Past
October 22, 2015 - February 4, 2019
CG CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 35513
Boca Raton, FL
Past
February 27, 2014 - November 9, 2015
SAXONY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 122692
BOCA RATON, FL
Past
January 9, 2014 - November 9, 2015
PATRICK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16518
BOCA RATON, FL
Past
December 12, 2012 - February 14, 2013
G.F. INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 132939
NAPLES, FL
Past
August 20, 2012 - December 7, 2012
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 44848
BOCA RATON, FL
Past
March 1, 2010 - February 2, 2012
COVENTRY SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 150462
FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Past
January 17, 2007 - December 31, 2009
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past
June 11, 2004 - December 31, 2006
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past
January 1, 2002 - May 15, 2002
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past
January 17, 2001 - January 1, 2002
MANULIFE WOOD LOGAN, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19177
STAMFORD, CT
Past
March 10, 2000 - October 23, 2000
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
March 10, 2000 - October 23, 2000
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
July 3, 1996 - February 8, 2000
DIRECTED SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past
July 8, 1995 - May 23, 1996
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past
February 1, 1995 - June 21, 1995
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
February 1, 1995 - June 21, 1995
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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".
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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
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/25/2016 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/20/2016 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2016 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/18/2016 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/17/2016 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2016 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/4/2016 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/4/2016 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/29/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 10/29/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 10/29/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/25/2016 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/20/2016 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2016 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/18/2016 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/17/2016 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2016 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/4/2016 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/4/2016 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
901 N Broad Street Suite 400, Rome, GA 30161
Mailing 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
SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
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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