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Brian M. Cowhey

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES
Charlotte, NC 28211
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CRD#: 2756431
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Professional summary


Brian Michael Cowhey, who also goes by Brian Michael Cowhey, is a registered financial professional currently at AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Brian has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases


Brian Michael Cowhey

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 16, 2025 - Present

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
BD
CRD#: 300285
Charlotte, NC
Past

January 24, 2025 - April 2, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

December 16, 2022 - January 24, 2025

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
RADNOR, PA
Past

December 16, 2022 - January 24, 2025

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
RADNOR, PA
Past

May 8, 2015 - June 10, 2022

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 29, 2012 - July 22, 2013

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

July 4, 2012 - October 30, 2012

ESSEX SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46605
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

October 12, 2007 - June 30, 2010

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 2, 2007 - September 11, 2007

KBR CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 128800
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

August 16, 2006 - July 12, 2007

GCC-PROSPECT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 124728
FAIRFAX, VA
Past

August 22, 2002 - November 10, 2005

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

July 16, 2001 - May 22, 2002

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

July 9, 1999 - May 11, 2001

FIRST VARIABLE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30007
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 10, 1996 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 10, 1996 - October 29, 1998

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Illinois
(6/16/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/16/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/24/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | LOCKTON CAPITAL, LLC | LOCKTON CAPITAL MARKETS | LOCKTON CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 300285 / SEC#: , 8-70298

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
Mailing Address
2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone number
(515) 443-3527
Established
North Carolina since 07/13/2022
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (37 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NC SECURITIES HOLDCO, LLCPARENT CO
ALBERTI, GREGORY MICHAELPRINCIPAL/VICE PRESIDENT5023476
BAILEY, ELIZABETH EILEENCOO/CCO4154255
HAYES, SUSAN ANNCFO/FINOP2856326

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Company Information


AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 300285Charlotte, NC 28211

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