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Brian William Laughlin

Brian William Laughlin

AIF®, CFP®
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES
Melbourne, FL
·CRD# 2621524·31 years experience

Professional Summary

Brian William Laughlin, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Melbourne, Florida and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Melbourne, Florida. Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary
CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2004

Years of Experience

31 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 155193
RIA
304 S. Harbor City Blvd. Suite 200, Melbourne, FL 32901
May 7, 2019 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
304 S. Harbor City Blvd. Suite 200, Melbourne, FL 32901
May 1, 2019 - Present
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
RIA
Melbourne, FL
October 28, 2010 - May 10, 2019
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
Melbourne, FL
October 28, 2010 - May 10, 2019
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED·CRD# 793
RIA
Melbourne, FL
January 30, 2007 - November 4, 2010
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED·CRD# 793
BD
Melbourne, FL
January 29, 2007 - November 4, 2010
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
RIA
Suntree, FL
February 21, 2006 - February 7, 2007
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
BD
Suntree, FL
February 21, 2006 - February 7, 2007
LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED·CRD# 6555
RIA
Suntree, FL
April 4, 2002 - February 21, 2006
LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED·CRD# 6555
BD
Baltimore, MD
March 21, 2002 - February 21, 2006
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
Weehawken, NJ
July 9, 1995 - April 3, 2002

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Current Firm

KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2010 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735

Phone Number

(844) 553-7872

# of Employees

211

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC ADVISORENTERPRISE WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

33,333

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$13,452,224,033

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025Cover PageReport
12/23/2024Cover PageReport
10/20/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Name: Rockledge General Employee Pension Committee Inv Rel: No Address: 1600 Huntington Place Rockledge FL 32955 NOB: Board Position POS: Citizen advisor on the Board of Trustees. Start Date: 11/1/2009 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) DESC: Voting member on pension issues. Manages the retirement plan for city employees, specifically matters pertaining the trust agreement, the trust fund (including powers, duties and responsibilities of the trustee), and making necessary recommendations to City Council. Name: Three Bridges Planning Inv Rel: Yes Address: 304 S. Harbor City Blvd. Melbourne FL 32901 NOB: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through an independent outside RIA POS: Director of Financial Planning Start Date: 5/1/2019 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Providing investment, securities and planning advice to clients Name: CALVARY CHAPEL OF MELBOURNE, INC POS: Treasurer NOB: Board position INV REL: No # OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 04/01/2023 ADDRESS: 2955 Minton Road, West Melbourne FL 32904 DESC: Review and approve the financial statements produced by the accounting dept. Name: DRIFTWOOD TIMESHARE RENTAL POS: Fractional owner NOB: Real Estate INV REL: No # OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/02/2024 ADDRESS: 3150 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach FL 32963 DESC: None. Name: BREVARD RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB INC. POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Board position INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2026 ADDRESS: 1603 Seabury Point Road NW, Palm Bay FL 32907, United States DESCRIPTION: Promote rugby in Brevard County, FL. Policy. Fund raising.

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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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KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2010 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(4/5/2023)
RR
California
(5/1/2019)
RR
Colorado
(12/12/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(8/10/2023)
RR
Delaware
(5/29/2019)
RR
Florida
(5/1/2019)
IAR
Florida
(5/7/2019)
RR
Georgia
(5/1/2019)
RR
Indiana
(8/27/2026)
RR
Maine
(5/1/2019)
RR
Maryland
(7/18/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/1/2019)
RR
Michigan
(11/9/2020)
RR
Missouri
(5/1/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/15/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(5/1/2019)
RR
New York
(5/1/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(5/1/2019)
RR
Ohio
(5/1/2019)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/21/2026)
RR
Oregon
(10/14/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/1/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(5/1/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(9/14/2026)
RR
Texas
(5/1/2019)
IAR
Texas
(8/22/2023)
RR
Utah
(1/10/2025)
RR
Virginia
(5/1/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/24/2020)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jul 1995About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1995About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Mar 1996About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1995About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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