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Brent L. Blaus
WESBANCO SECURITIES
Bellevue, OH 44811
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CRD#: 2563015
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Professional summary
Brent L Blaus, who also goes by Brent Ludis Blaus, is a registered financial advisor currently at WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC. located in Bellevue, Ohio.
Brent is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Brent has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brent Ludis Blaus
Other business activities
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1) Premier Wealth Financial Services- DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business)- Inv. Related- at reported business location(s)-100% 2) Brent Blaus- Non-Variable Insurance- Agent selling Medicare- Inv. Related- Amherst, OH - start date 1/2021- 3hrs/mth 3)Premier Bank - Financial Institution Duty- Advisor - option of placing funds on the trust platform if broker/dealer - Inv. Related- Bellevue, OH- start date 05/3/21- 2hrs/mth 4)10/30/2023 - Premier Wealth Financial Services - Non-Variable Insurance - Agent selling life & fixed annuities - Inv. Related - At Reported Business location(s) - Start Date: 9/12/2023 - 5 Hrs/Mo; 5 Hrs During Trading
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 3, 2025 - Present
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 211 N. Sandusky Street, Bellevue, OH 44811RIA
BD
CRD#: 43276
Bellevue, OH
Current
September 2, 2025 - Present
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 211 N. Sandusky Street, Bellevue, OH 44811RIA
BD
CRD#: 43276
Bellevue, OH
Past
May 3, 2021 - September 3, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
BELLEVUE, OH
Past
May 3, 2021 - September 3, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
BELLEVUE, OH
Past
January 29, 2019 - May 3, 2021
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
BELLEVUE, OH
Past
January 29, 2019 - May 3, 2021
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 15340
BELIEVUE, OH
Past
June 22, 2018 - January 14, 2019
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
Lorrain, OH
Past
June 22, 2018 - January 14, 2019
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
Lorrain, OH
Past
November 23, 2012 - September 24, 2018
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 30184
Lorain, OH
Past
November 21, 2012 - September 24, 2018
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 30184
Lorain, OH
Past
July 28, 2010 - November 30, 2012
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 16986
HERMITAGE, PA
Past
February 16, 2010 - November 30, 2012
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 16986
HERMITAGE, PA
Past
October 3, 2005 - June 22, 2009
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13787
SANDY LAKE, PA
Past
May 13, 2005 - October 25, 2005
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past
November 26, 2002 - December 16, 2004
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past
May 28, 2002 - November 29, 2002
BNY MELLON SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 47268
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
December 15, 1994 - June 3, 2002
LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 4205
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".
WS
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
COMMBANC INVESTMENTS, INC. | WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43276 / SEC#: 801-119845, 8-50220
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2020 Approved)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2021 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/22/2020 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2020 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Florida(9/2/2025)
RR
Indiana(9/2/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/2/2025)
IAR
Ohio(9/3/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/2/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
WS
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
COMMBANC INVESTMENTS, INC. | WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43276 / SEC#: 801-119845, 8-50220
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2020 Approved)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2021 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/22/2020 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2020 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
135 West Main St, St Clairsville, OH 43950
Mailing Address
1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone number
(304) 905-7215
Established
Ohio since 10/03/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
100
SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (28 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WESBANCO INC. | OWNER | |
| CONNER, JAMES LEROY | FINOP | 5339285 |
| GARDILL, JAMES C | COUNSEL | |
| JACKSON, JEFF | DIRECTOR | 7692472 |
| LOVE, SCOTT ALAN | DIRECTOR | 2854247 |
| LUZAR, JAY MICHAEL | DIRECTOR | |
| PERKINS, MICHAEL L | DIRECTOR | 7531438 |
| STAVSKY, LISA FINKELSTEIN | DIRECTOR - MANAGING DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/CEO | 1749197 |
| WILSON, ROSE LYNN | CCO, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE & DIRECTOR | 4072715 |
| ZATTA, JAY | DIRECTOR | 7693273 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 850 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 166,458,070 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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