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Brian M. Gross

STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Weeping Water, NE 68463-4240
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CRD#: 2761029
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Professional summary


Brian Michael Gross, who also goes by Brian Michael Groff, is a registered financial advisor currently at STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP. located in Weeping Water, Nebraska and STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP. located in Weeping Water, Nebraska.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Brian has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brian Michael Groff

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.
1) Brian Gross' Insurance Agency; Insurance Agency; Investment-related; 210 W Eldora Ave Weeping Water, NE 68463-4240; Insurance (State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates); Owner; Agent; 09/01/2019; 80; 80; Service customers and supervise employees 2) Syracuse Area Health Foundation Board; non-investment-related; 2731 Healthcare Drive Syracuse NE 68446; association/committee/council; board member; board member; 08/30/2022; 2; 0; Foundation Board Member 3) Iowa Agency Resource Group - Team Member Hall of Fame Board; non-investment-related; 250 W 1st Street, Grimes, IA 50111; association/committee/council; board member; 9/20/2022; 1; 1; none.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

August 4, 2020 - Present

STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

Office #1: 210 W Eldora Ave, Weeping Water, NE 68463-4240
RIA
CRD#: 3487
Weeping Water, NE
Current

November 7, 2019 - Present

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

Office #1: 210 W Eldora Ave, Weeping Water, NE 68463-4240
BD
CRD#: 43036
Weeping Water, NE
Past

February 18, 2011 - December 19, 2016

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
OMAHA, NE
Past

February 15, 2011 - December 19, 2016

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
OMAHA, NE
Past

May 5, 2008 - February 11, 2011

QA3 FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104957
OMAHA, NE
Past

May 2, 2008 - February 11, 2011

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14754
OMAHA, NE
Past

April 21, 2006 - May 8, 2008

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
OMAHA, NE
Past

April 6, 2006 - May 8, 2008

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
OMAHA, NE
Past

July 21, 2005 - April 20, 2006

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
OMAHA, NE
Past

November 22, 2000 - April 20, 2006

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

July 17, 1998 - December 15, 2000

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 4, 1997 - July 15, 1998

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

July 2, 1996 - November 18, 1997

J.P. SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36559
BELLEVUE, NE

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".
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 3487 / SEC#: 801-8184, 8-13379

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/14/1971 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 06/30/2001

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Iowa
(3/5/2020)
IAR
Iowa
(8/4/2020)
RR
Kansas
(6/4/2025)
IAR
Kansas
(6/4/2025)
RR
Missouri
(2/4/2022)
IAR
Missouri
(10/22/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(11/13/2019)
IAR
Nebraska
(8/5/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/24/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/12/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 11/7/2019
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/23/2004
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 3487 / SEC#: 801-8184, 8-13379

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/14/1971 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 06/30/2001
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Contact information


Main Address
One State Farm Plaza B-2, Bloomington, IL 61710-0001
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 447-0740
Established
Delaware since 12/09/1966
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
November
# of Employees
150

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP. WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYOWNER
CHEVALIER, JEREL SAMASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER2209892
GRIMES, DAVID ROYVICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY1432710
GRIZZLE, DAVID RAYASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER4084087
HORTON, STEPHEN LOWELLASSISTANT SECRETARY3124493
JAYNES, DONALD ONEILASSISTANT SECRETARY3124497
JOSLIN, ROGER SCOTTDIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER262350
KILLIAN, JOHN JOSEPHDIRECTOR2614915
MOORE, DAVID MICHAELASSISTANT SECRETARY2876793
MOSER, KURT GEORGEDIRECTOR & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT2065254
RUST, EDWARD BARRY JRDIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT1450795
THOMAS, HOWARD ANDREWASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER3150520
TIPSORD, MICHAEL LEONASSISTANT SECRETARY1943922
TROSINO, VINCENT JOSEPHDIRECTOR1780681

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts38
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,294,815,444

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Company Information


STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 3487Weeping Water, NE 68463-4240

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