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Brian S. Mcdowell

INSPIRE ADVISORS
La Grande, OR 97850
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CRD#: 2982847
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Professional summary


Brian Sun Eagleheart Mcdowell, AIF®, who also goes by Brian Sun Eagleheart, Brian Sun Mcdowell, is a registered financial advisor currently at INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC located in La Grande, Oregon.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Brian has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brian Sun Eagleheart | Brian Sun Mcdowell

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) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 10/2019; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE; (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: OREGON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT aka OREGON BUSINESS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: Badgley Hall - EOU, Room 234B, K Ave., La Grande, OR 97850; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ECONOMIC, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; START DATE: 04/2017; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 80 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS/MONTH: 30 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Support local business, economic, and community development efforts across three counties on behalf of the State of Oregon. (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EXP REALTY, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 375 N Dewey St, Union, OR 97883. NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE; START DATE: 06/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REAL ESTATE BROKER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 8; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS MONTH: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Advise and broker primarily commercial real estate, or identify, prequalify, and refer parties to other professionals for a fee. (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA OZ INVESTING SERVICES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: 66172 HIGHWAY 203 STE 327 LA GRANDE, OR 97850; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERIVICES OF INSPIRE ADVISORS; START DATE: 11/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING DIRECTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 80; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: HSD4L, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1718 CAPITOL AVENUE CHEYENNE, WY 82001; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOLDING MANAGEMENT COMPANY; START DATE: 01/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HOLDING COMPANY FOR MANAGEMENT OF INCOME AND TAX REPORTING

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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

November 25, 2024 - Present

INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 66172 Highway 203 Ste 327 Hot Lake Springs Resort, La Grande, OR 97850
RIA
CRD#: 300279
La Grande, OR
Past

March 21, 2024 - November 27, 2024

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
La Grande, OR
Past

November 14, 2016 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
La Grande, OR
Past

September 30, 2016 - November 27, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
La Grande, OR
Past

March 1, 2013 - August 12, 2016

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
OREGON CITY, OR
Past

March 1, 2013 - August 12, 2016

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
OREGON CITY, OR
Past

February 28, 2012 - February 28, 2013

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
PORTLAND, OR
Past

February 28, 2012 - February 28, 2013

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
PORTLAND, OR
Past

May 14, 2010 - February 28, 2012

PACIFIC WEST FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS INC

RIA
CRD#: 108728
RENTON, WA
Past

May 6, 2010 - February 28, 2012

PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6390
TIGARD, OR
Past

November 29, 2006 - April 27, 2009

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 29, 2006 - April 27, 2009

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 23, 2003 - October 31, 2006

PACIFIC WEST FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS INC

RIA
CRD#: 108728
PORTLAND, OR
Past

July 16, 2003 - October 31, 2006

PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6390
PORTLAND, OR
Past

April 12, 2002 - July 31, 2003

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
DULUTH, GA
Past

January 27, 1998 - April 12, 2002

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA

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".
IA
INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC
33FINANCIAL | YOUR FINANCIAL LEGACY | WSI FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TRINITY TAX STRATEGIES | TELEIOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | STARS & SAND FINANCIAL | PROFIT PLANNERS MANAGEMENT GROUP | OZ INVESTING SERVICES LLC | OUR FREEDOM QUEST | OAKSTREET FINANCIAL | NEWPORT COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFESMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KINGDOM WEALTH STEWARDS | KINGDOM FOCUSED FINANCIAL (KFF) | INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC | INSPIRE ADVISORS - UPWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - THE CHANDLER TEAM | INSPIRE ADVISORS - NORTHWEST GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - MINNESOTA | INSPIRE ADVISORS - KINGDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF MONTANA | INCARELIFE | HOFFMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FIDELIS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 300279 / SEC#: 801-114673

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2019 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Oregon
(11/25/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/23/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


IA
INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC
33FINANCIAL | YOUR FINANCIAL LEGACY | WSI FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TRINITY TAX STRATEGIES | TELEIOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | STARS & SAND FINANCIAL | PROFIT PLANNERS MANAGEMENT GROUP | OZ INVESTING SERVICES LLC | OUR FREEDOM QUEST | OAKSTREET FINANCIAL | NEWPORT COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFESMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KINGDOM WEALTH STEWARDS | KINGDOM FOCUSED FINANCIAL (KFF) | INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC | INSPIRE ADVISORS - UPWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - THE CHANDLER TEAM | INSPIRE ADVISORS - NORTHWEST GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - MINNESOTA | INSPIRE ADVISORS - KINGDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF MONTANA | INCARELIFE | HOFFMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FIDELIS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 300279 / SEC#: 801-114673

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3597 E Monarch Sky Ln Suite 330, Meridian, ID 83646
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 859-6383
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
46

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC ADV BROCHURE (11/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,363
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,033,380,628

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Company Information


INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 300279La Grande, OR 97850

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