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Brian F. Dow

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CRD#: 2565968
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person 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.

Brian F Dow, who also goes by Brian Fenn Dow, was a registered financial professional .

Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Brian had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Brian Fenn Dow

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

May 22, 2024 - January 20, 2026

ADHESION WEALTH ADVISOR SOLUTIONS

RIA
CRD#: 143593
Fairfield, CT
Past

June 24, 2022 - February 3, 2023

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

June 24, 2022 - February 3, 2023

PERSHING ADVISOR SOLUTIONS LLC

BD
CRD#: 36671
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

March 17, 2020 - January 21, 2022

FIDELITY INSTITUTIONAL WEALTH ADVISER LLC

RIA
CRD#: 301896
FAIRFIELD, CT
Past

December 7, 2012 - January 7, 2022

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 7, 2012 - January 7, 2022

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 16, 2004 - December 31, 2008

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 16, 2004 - September 26, 2012

J.P. MORGAN CLEARING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 28432
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 17, 2002 - August 20, 2004

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 2, 1997 - July 21, 1998

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

September 13, 1996 - March 19, 1997

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

May 18, 1995 - August 8, 1995

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 12, 1994 - March 16, 1995

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ADHESION WEALTH ADVISOR SOLUTIONS
ADHESION WEALTH ADVISOR SOLUTIONS | ATRIA INVESTMENTS, INC. | ATRIA INVESTMENTS LLC | ATRIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | ATRIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 143593 / SEC#: 801-67829

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2007 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/25/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/9/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/16/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/16/2002
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/9/1994
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/11/2005
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

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ADHESION WEALTH ADVISOR SOLUTIONS
ADHESION WEALTH ADVISOR SOLUTIONS | ATRIA INVESTMENTS, INC. | ATRIA INVESTMENTS LLC | ATRIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | ATRIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 143593 / SEC#: 801-67829

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2007 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
2825 South Blvd Suite 500, Charlotte, NC 28209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 295-8351
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADHESION WEALTH ADVISOR SOLUTIONS: FORM ADV PART 2 BROCHURE 2024_12.2.24 (12/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts32,716
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,425,682,263

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Company Information

ADHESION WEALTH ADVISOR SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 143593

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