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Brian P. Towns

BLACKROCK FUND ADVISORS
San Francisco, CA 94105
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CRD#: 2864287
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Professional summary


Brian Patrick Towns, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at BLACKROCK FUND ADVISORS located in San Francisco, California and BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC located in San Francisco, California.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Brian has worked at 9 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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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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CIMA®

Experience


Current

September 10, 2013 - Present

BLACKROCK FUND ADVISORS

Office #1: 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
RIA
CRD#: 105247
San Francisco, CA
Current

January 3, 2012 - Present

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
BD
CRD#: 38642
San Francisco, CA
Past

July 28, 2008 - December 31, 2011

BLACKROCK FUND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 146183
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 28, 2000 - December 31, 2008

BLACKROCK EXECUTION SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 39438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 11, 1999 - October 14, 1999

STEPHENS

BD
CRD#: 3496
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

January 8, 1999 - February 8, 1999

PROVIDENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35174
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

October 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 1, 1997 - October 1, 1998

BANCAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17977
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 24, 1997 - October 1, 1997

ROBERTSON, STEPHENS & COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 7730
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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".
BF
BLACKROCK FUND ADVISORS
BARCLAYS GLOBAL FUND ADVISORS | BLACKROCK FUND ADVISORS

CRD#: 105247 / SEC#: 801-22609

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/1984 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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(4/20/2018)
RR
Alaska
(1/3/2012)
RR
Arizona
(4/20/2018)
RR
Arkansas
(4/20/2018)
RR
California
(1/3/2012)
IAR
California
(9/10/2013)
RR
Colorado
(4/20/2018)
RR
Connecticut
(4/20/2018)
RR
Delaware
(4/20/2018)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/20/2018)
RR
Florida
(4/20/2018)
RR
Georgia
(4/20/2018)
RR
Hawaii
(4/20/2018)
RR
Idaho
(1/3/2012)
RR
Illinois
(4/20/2018)
RR
Indiana
(4/20/2018)
RR
Iowa
(4/20/2018)
RR
Kansas
(4/20/2018)
RR
Kentucky
(4/20/2018)
RR
Louisiana
(4/20/2018)
RR
Maine
(4/20/2018)
RR
Maryland
(4/20/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/20/2018)
RR
Michigan
(4/20/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(4/20/2018)
RR
Mississippi
(4/20/2018)
RR
Missouri
(4/20/2018)
RR
Montana
(1/3/2012)
RR
Nebraska
(4/20/2018)
RR
Nevada
(4/20/2018)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/20/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(1/4/2017)
RR
New Mexico
(4/20/2018)
RR
New York
(1/4/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(4/20/2018)
RR
North Dakota
(4/20/2018)
RR
Ohio
(4/20/2018)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/20/2018)
RR
Oregon
(1/3/2012)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/20/2018)
RR
Puerto Rico
(4/20/2018)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/20/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(4/20/2018)
RR
South Dakota
(4/20/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(3/6/2023)
RR
Texas
(4/20/2018)
RR
Utah
(4/20/2018)
RR
Vermont
(4/20/2018)
RR
Virgin Islands
(4/20/2018)
RR
Virginia
(4/20/2018)
RR
Washington
(1/3/2012)
RR
West Virginia
(4/20/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/20/2018)
RR
Wyoming
(4/20/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/1/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BF
BLACKROCK FUND ADVISORS
BARCLAYS GLOBAL FUND ADVISORS | BLACKROCK FUND ADVISORS

CRD#: 105247 / SEC#: 801-22609

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Mailing Address
Phone number
(415) 670-2000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
126

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLACKROCK FUND ADVISORS - BROCHURE (1/27/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts541
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,535,403,132,528

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Company Information


BLACKROCK FUND ADVISORS

CRD#: 105247San Francisco, CA 94105

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