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Brian L. Janes

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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CRD#: 2983598
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Professional summary

Brian Lee Janes, CIMA®, who also goes by Brian Lee Janes, Brian Janes, is a registered financial advisor currently at KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Brian has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Yes

Aliases

Brian Lee Janes | Brian Janes

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CIMA®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

April 1, 2025 - Present

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 6400 S. Fiddlers Green Circle Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
RIA
CRD#: 282241
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

June 18, 2024 - April 3, 2025

TRANSFORM WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283403
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

January 31, 2020 - May 22, 2024

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

January 10, 2020 - May 22, 2024

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

July 14, 2017 - December 19, 2019

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Lone Tree, CO
Past

January 4, 2005 - July 10, 2017

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO
Past

September 1, 2003 - December 13, 2004

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 14, 2001 - September 1, 2003

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 289
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 15, 1997 - February 12, 2001

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST HOUSTON CAPITAL | WEATHERSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TRANSFORM WEALTH | TMD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TELEMUS CAPITAL | STRATEGIC WEALTH PARTNERS | RELATIVE VALUE PARTNERS | NORTHCOAST ASSET MANGEMENT | KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC | KOVITZ | IFAM CAPITAL | FORT PITT CAPITAL GROUP

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 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
Colorado
(4/1/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/30/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/21/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/20/2007
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/10/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/24/2012
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 1/21/2004
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST HOUSTON CAPITAL | WEATHERSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TRANSFORM WEALTH | TMD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TELEMUS CAPITAL | STRATEGIC WEALTH PARTNERS | RELATIVE VALUE PARTNERS | NORTHCOAST ASSET MANGEMENT | KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC | KOVITZ | IFAM CAPITAL | FORT PITT CAPITAL GROUP

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
10 S Wacker Drive Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 334-7300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
372

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KOVITZ FORM ADV PART 2A - AUGUST 2025 (11/10/2025)
KOVITZ_NORTHCOAST DBA FORM ADV PART 2A (11/10/2025)
KOVITZ WEATHERSTONE DBA DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts38,915
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 31,731,798,984

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/23/2025
Cover Page
Report
08/15/2024
Cover Page
Report
07/19/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241Greenwood Village, CO 80111

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