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Brian T. Maher

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS
Westerville, OH 43082
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CRD#: 2877392
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Professional summary


Brian Thomas Maher is a registered financial advisor currently at SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in Westerville, Ohio and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Westerville, Ohio.

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 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 1, 2024 - Present

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 670 Meridian Way, Suite 133, Westerville, OH 43082
RIA
CRD#: 327455
Westerville, OH
Current

April 1, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 670 Meridian Way, Westerville, OH 43082
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
WESTERVILLE, OH
Past

January 10, 2022 - April 8, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Westerville, OH
Past

January 7, 2022 - April 8, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Westerville, OH
Past

June 2, 2016 - January 18, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
Past

June 1, 2016 - January 18, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
Past

September 18, 2013 - May 13, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
AKRON, OH
Past

September 18, 2013 - May 13, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
AKRON, OH
Past

May 13, 2013 - September 18, 2013

FIRSTMERIT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 125249
AKRON, OH
Past

May 13, 2013 - September 18, 2013

FIRSTMERIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC

BD
CRD#: 149680
AKRON, OH
Past

March 28, 2012 - May 8, 2013

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
HIGHLAND HILLS, OH
Past

February 22, 2012 - May 8, 2013

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
HIGHLAND HILLS, OH
Past

July 21, 2010 - February 3, 2012

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17868
BEREA, OH
Past

July 20, 2010 - February 3, 2012

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
BEREA, OH
Past

August 7, 2007 - July 6, 2010

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 16986
STRONGSVILLE, OH
Past

August 3, 2007 - July 6, 2010

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
STRONGSVILLE, OH
Past

February 24, 2005 - August 23, 2007

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
STRONGSVILLE, OH
Past

April 28, 2000 - August 23, 2007

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
STRONGSVILLE, OH
Past

November 11, 1999 - April 12, 2000

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 23, 1998 - October 26, 1999

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 21, 1997 - December 15, 1998

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL

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".
SE
SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST RESPONDERS FINANCIAL | VARSITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIGNATURE FINANCIAL GROUP | SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | RIGHTSIDE FINANCIAL | PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES AKA PG FINANCIAL | PHOENIX FINANCIAL GROUP | PATH FINANCIAL PARTNERS | MIDWEST RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | MARK S WEAVER WEALTH ADVISORY | LEGACY CONSULTANTS GROUP | LC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARBOR WEALTH CONSULTANTS

CRD#: 327455 / SEC#: 801-128432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2023 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
Arizona
(4/1/2024)
RR
Florida
(4/1/2024)
RR
Illinois
(4/1/2024)
RR
Ohio
(4/1/2024)
IAR
Ohio
(4/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/8/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SE
SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST RESPONDERS FINANCIAL | VARSITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIGNATURE FINANCIAL GROUP | SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | RIGHTSIDE FINANCIAL | PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES AKA PG FINANCIAL | PHOENIX FINANCIAL GROUP | PATH FINANCIAL PARTNERS | MIDWEST RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | MARK S WEAVER WEALTH ADVISORY | LEGACY CONSULTANTS GROUP | LC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARBOR WEALTH CONSULTANTS

CRD#: 327455 / SEC#: 801-128432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
445 Hutchinson Avenue Suite 800, Columbus, OH 43235
Mailing Address
Phone number
(614) 846-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
38

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS FORM ADV PART 2A (12/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,714
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 330,621,622

Red Flags


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Company Information


SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 327455Westerville, OH 43082

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