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Scott N. Brody

VESTED FINANCE
El Segundo, CA 90245
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CRD#: 2890610
SB

Professional summary


Scott Nathan Brody is a registered financial advisor currently at VESTED FINANCE located in El Segundo, California and VF SECURITIES located in El Segundo, California.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Scott has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 82TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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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

March 3, 2022 - Present

VESTED FINANCE

Office #1: 222 Sepulveda Blvd. 10-124, El Segundo, CA 90245
RIA
CRD#: 299272
El Segundo, CA
Current

July 7, 2022 - Present

VF SECURITIES

Office #1: 222 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 10-124, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 315194
El Segundo, CA
Past

January 2, 2014 - February 2, 2022

SYMPHONIC SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 139512
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 2, 2014 - February 2, 2022

CNR SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18466
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 8, 2012 - February 2, 2022

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 103705
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 8, 2012 - February 2, 2022

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103705
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 9, 2010 - August 3, 2012

TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 16670
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 22, 2009 - August 6, 2012

METROPOLITAN WEST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104571
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 22, 2009 - December 8, 2010

MWAM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132031
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 16, 2009 - November 13, 2009

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 12969
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 27, 2006 - December 15, 2009

ASSOCIATED PLANNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY INC

RIA
CRD#: 104790
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 10, 2006 - November 13, 2009

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 21, 2005 - January 11, 2006

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 20, 2005 - February 8, 2005

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 10, 2003 - January 13, 2005

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 15, 2002 - January 13, 2005

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 8, 1997 - May 29, 2001

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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".
VF
VESTED FINANCE
VESTED | VESTED FINANCE INC. | VESTED FINANCE

CRD#: 299272 / SEC#: 801-114441

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/13/2018 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

IAR
California
(3/3/2022)
RR
California
(7/7/2022)
RR
Florida
(2/14/2023)
RR
Georgia
(12/5/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(1/17/2025)
IAR
New Jersey
(2/3/2025)
RR
Texas
(5/1/2023)
RR
Washington
(5/10/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/9/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 2/4/2025
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VF
VESTED FINANCE
VESTED | VESTED FINANCE INC. | VESTED FINANCE

CRD#: 299272 / SEC#: 801-114441

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/13/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
110 Swift Avenue, Durham, NC 27705
Mailing Address
222 N. Sepulveda Drive (pch) Suite 10-124, El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone number
(310) 895-3927
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
58

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 FORM ADV PART 2- 7-31-25 (7/31/2025)
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Company Information


VESTED FINANCE

CRD#: 299272El Segundo, CA 90245

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