AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
BE

Brian P. Ellis

ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS
Okatie, SC
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 3004779
BE

Professional summary


Brian Patrick Ellis, who also goes by Brian P Ellis, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS located in Okatie, South Carolina.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brian P Ellis

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) ELLIS FINANCIAL SERVICES IS AN ACTIVE LLC - NOT IN USE/NOT OFFERING SERVICES. 2) ELLIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC - ACTIVE LCC AS A PASS-THROUGH (COMPENSATION) ONLY - NOT OFFERING SERVICES.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Brian Patrick Ellis's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

January 10, 2024 - Present

ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 297122
Okatie, SC
Past

July 17, 2020 - November 9, 2021

ESSEX SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46605
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

February 8, 2017 - April 4, 2024

THE J. ARNOLD WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO., LLC

RIA
CRD#: 159710
YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Past

May 9, 2003 - July 17, 2020

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
CANFIELD, OH
Past

May 7, 2001 - April 24, 2003

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

February 24, 1998 - May 16, 2001

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO

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".
RW
ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS
J ARNOLD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROCKPORT WEALTH, LLC | ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS | ROCKPORT WEALTH

CRD#: 297122 / SEC#: 801-126796

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/27/2022 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2022 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2022 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2022 Terminated)

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
Ohio
(1/10/2024)
IAR
South Carolina
(1/12/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/30/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


RW
ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS
J ARNOLD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROCKPORT WEALTH, LLC | ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS | ROCKPORT WEALTH

CRD#: 297122 / SEC#: 801-126796

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/27/2022 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2022 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2022 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2022 Terminated)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
22730 Fairview Center Dr Suite# 150, Fairview Park, OH 44126
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 226-4560
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ROCKPORT ADV 2A MARCH 2025 (10/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,748
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 568,661,117

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


ROCKPORT WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 297122Okatie, SC

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Brian Ellis

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics