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Brian F. Dow

ADHESION WEALTH ADVISOR SOLUTIONS
Fairfield, CT
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CRD#: 2565968
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Professional summary


Brian F Dow, who also goes by Brian Fenn Dow, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADHESION WEALTH ADVISOR SOLUTIONS located in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Brian has 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"?
Yes

Aliases


Brian Fenn Dow

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 22, 2024 - Present

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


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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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


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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Connecticut
(5/22/2024)

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
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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 (4/16/2025)

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#: 143593Fairfield, CT

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