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Brian L. Kunkel
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
Minneapolis, MN 55426
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CRD#: 3041641
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Professional summary
Brian Lee Kunkel, who also goes by Brian Kunkel, Brian Lee Kunkel, is a registered financial advisor currently at USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered 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 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
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Yes
Aliases
Brian Kunkel | Brian Lee Kunkel
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 7, 2026 - Present
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 400 Hwy 169 South Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55426RIA
BD
CRD#: 103857
Minneapolis, MN
Current
January 7, 2026 - Present
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301RIA
BD
CRD#: 103857
Ada, MI
Past
November 19, 2021 - December 31, 2025
TLG ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 111052
Minneapolis, MN
Past
August 6, 2019 - December 31, 2025
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past
April 19, 2018 - December 21, 2021
CG ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 110929
Woodbury, MN
Past
April 30, 2015 - April 25, 2018
QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133358
WOODBURY, MN
Past
October 1, 2013 - April 25, 2018
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 43100
WOODBURY, MN
Past
December 18, 2009 - July 25, 2012
PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC
BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past
September 13, 2006 - September 18, 2009
GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past
April 22, 1998 - September 12, 2006
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
WOODBURY, MN
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".
UF
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
USA FINANCIAL | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | USA FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 103857 / SEC#: 801-68276, 8-52342
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2007 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2007 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2007 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/5/2007 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/2007 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/29/2007 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Minnesota(1/7/2026)
IAR
Minnesota(1/7/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
UF
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
USA FINANCIAL | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | USA FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 103857 / SEC#: 801-68276, 8-52342
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2007 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2007 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2007 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/5/2007 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/2007 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/29/2007 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301
Mailing Address
6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301
Phone number
(888) 407-8198
Established
Delaware since 07/03/2024
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
166
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| USA FINANCIAL LLC | OWNER | |
| BACHERT, WILLIAM CLAYTON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (PRIMARY)/MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR | 4576698 |
| ENDERS, BRENT DAVID | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE OF BRENT D. ENDERS TRUST U/A DTD 06/17/2004 | 2858719 |
| MCCONNELL, JAMES CARROLL JR | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4679140 |
| MERSMAN, MARK ROBERT | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 4702400 |
| THOMASON, DAWN M | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5275125 |
| WALTERS, MICHAEL DAVID | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE OF THE MICHAEL D. WALTERS TRUST U/A DTD 3/13/1996 | 2580592 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,750 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 301,510,438 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 4 |
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