Brian J. Bolek

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS

Portage, IN 46368

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CRD#: 2780439

Professional summary

Brian James Bolek is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC. located in Portage, Indiana and FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC. located in Portage, Indiana.

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 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Lyons and Bolek LLP. Investment related. Partner. INDEPENDENT - FIXED LIFE AND ANNUITY AND HEALTH INSURANCE. Start 1/18/11. FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS Inc. Investment related. IAR. INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES. Start 7/24/01. Sunlife Financial. Not investment related. Sale of long term care insurance products. Start 1/31/17. Pudgy's. Not investment related. Employee. Weekend crew member. Start 8/13/22.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 28, 2001 - Present

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

Office #1: 3141 Willowcreek Rd Suite M3, Portage, IN 46368

RIA

CRD#: 110377

Portage, IN

Current

July 24, 2001 - Present

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 3141 Willowcreek Road Suite M3, Portage, IN 46368

CRD#: 32460

Portage, IN

Past

February 22, 2001 - July 25, 2001

MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 20733

TARZANA, CA

Past

February 25, 2000 - February 22, 2001

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

May 4, 1998 - February 25, 2000

WEDGEWOOD PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 21923

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

October 4, 1996 - May 11, 1998

PINNACLE FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 39640

VALPARAISO, IN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

FIRST HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC | FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 110377 / SEC#: 801-46595

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/1994 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.

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

Colorado
(2/11/2020)

Florida
(7/31/2025)

Georgia
(7/23/2014)

Illinois
(1/3/2005)

Indiana
(7/24/2001)

IAR

Indiana
(8/28/2001)

Iowa
(9/10/2021)

Wisconsin
(4/26/2002)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/24/2001

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/20/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/21/1997

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 8/16/1996

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

FIRST HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC | FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 110377 / SEC#: 801-46595

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/1994 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

4101 Lake St. Louis Blvd, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367

Mailing Address

Phone number

(636) 625-0900

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC. (2/26/2025)

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS INC. APPENDIX 1 TO FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRST HEARTLAND ASSET STRATEGIES WRAP FEE PROGRAM (2/26/2025)

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS INC-APPENDIX I TO ADV PART 2A WRAP FEE PROGRAM (2/26/2025)

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.-APPENDIX I TO FORM ADV PART 2A-RETIREMENT PLAN WRAP SERVICES (2/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	9,231
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,771,078,009

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/13/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/12/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/07/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Brian J. Bolek

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brian James Bolek's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

WEDGEWOOD PARTNERS, INC.

PINNACLE FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/24/2001

Series 63

Date: 9/20/1996

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/21/1997

Series 6

Date: 8/16/1996

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

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