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Brian W. Stead

BMA ADVISORS
La Quinta, CA
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CRD#: 2757353
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Professional summary


Brian Walter Stead, who also goes by The Duke, Brian W Stead, Brian Stead, Byron Walter Stead, is a registered financial advisor currently at BMA ADVISORS, LLC located in La Quinta, California.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Brian has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


The Duke | Brian W Stead | Brian Stead | Byron Walter Stead

Other business activities


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BROXTON CAPITAL ADVISORS, INVESTMENT-RELATED, 151 CALLE DE SAN FRANCISCO SUITE 200, OLD SAN JUAN, PR 00901, INSTITUTIONAL MONEY MANAGEMENT, MANAGING PARTNER & CO-PORTFOLIO MANAGER, 2006, 5 HOURS/MONTH, 0 HOURS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, MINIMAL DUTIES - WINDING DOWN ROLE

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 17, 2023 - Present

BMA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 124299
La Quinta, CA
Past

May 15, 2013 - June 9, 2023

BROXTON CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 136914
OLD SAN JUAN, PR
Past

January 30, 2007 - March 2, 2009

NATALLIANCE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 39455
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 1, 2006 - January 15, 2009

BROXTON CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 136914
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

April 8, 2002 - February 28, 2006

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 11, 2002 - April 10, 2002

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 27, 2001 - February 11, 2002

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 29, 1998 - April 30, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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
California
(2/17/2023)
IAR
Oregon
(5/1/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/14/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 11/19/1998
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BA
BMA ADVISORS, LLC
BMA ADVISERS | BMA ADVISORS, LLC | BMA ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 124299 / SEC#: 801-62002

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2004 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2004 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2012 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/18/2024 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/25/2023 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
La Quinta, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 544-3545
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts114
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 21,587,215

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Company Information


BMA ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 124299La Quinta, CA

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