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Brian Leigh Runkles

Brian L. Runkles

VERIDIAN CAPITAL PARTNERS
Frederick, MD 21704
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CRD#: 3053096
Brian Leigh Runkles

Professional summary


Brian Leigh Runkles, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at VERIDIAN CAPITAL PARTNERS located in Frederick, Maryland and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Frederick, Maryland.

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 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) Veridian Capital Partners; Investment Related; 7101 Guilford Dr, Ste 104, Frederick, MD 21702; RIA; Title - Managing Partner; Start - 5/2021; 150 Hrs/Mth; 150 During Securities Trading Hrs; Advising Clients On Portfolio Management; 2) Brian L Runkles, Inc; Non-Investment Related; 7101 Guilford Dr, Ste 104, Frederick, MD 21702; Pass Through Entity ; Title - Owner; Start - 3/2008; 15 Hrs/Mth; 0 During Securities Trading Hrs; Manages Income & Expenses For My Financial Practice 3) R&R Resources, LLC; Non-Investment Related; 7101 Guilford Dr, Ste 104, Frederick, MD 21702; Real Estate; Title - Managing Partner; Start - 9/2014; 5 Hrs/Mth; 0 During Securities Trading Hrs; Sign Checks & Collect Rent 4) Real Estate; Non-Investment Related; 5784 Antwerp St, Ijamsville, MD 21754; Rental Property; Title - Co-Owner; Start - 2018; 2 Hrs/Mth; 0 During Securities Trading Hrs; Multi Family Ownership In Real Estate/Deposit Rent Checks & Handle Maintenance Issues 5) PKSF; Investment Related; 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207; Fixed/Traditional Insurance; Title - Agent; Start - 5/2021; 4 Hrs/Mth; 4 During Securities Trading Hrs; Sales of Fixed/Traditional Insurance Products 6) Fixed Insurance; Investment Related; 7101 Guilford Dr, Ste 104, Frederick, MD 21702; Fixed/Traditional Insurance; Title - Agent; Start - 5/2021; 4 Hrs/Mth; 4 During Securities Trading Hrs; Sales of Fixed/Traditional Insurance Products

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2001

Experience


Current

May 28, 2021 - Present

VERIDIAN CAPITAL PARTNERS

Office #1: 7101 Guilford Drive, Suite 104, Frederick, MD 21704
RIA
CRD#: 314290
Frederick, MD
Current

May 28, 2021 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 7101 Guilford Drive Ste 104, Frederick, MD 21704
BD
CRD#: 35747
Frederick, MD
Past

September 18, 1998 - June 1, 2021

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
FREDERICK, MD
Past

August 24, 1998 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 24, 1998 - June 1, 2021

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
FREDERICK, MD

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".
VC
VERIDIAN CAPITAL PARTNERS
FREDERICK FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, LLC | VERIDIAN CAPITAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 314290 / SEC#: 801-121334

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2021 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

RR
Maryland
(5/28/2021)
IAR
Maryland
(5/28/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(5/28/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(5/28/2021)
IAR
Texas
(8/23/2021)
RR
Virginia
(5/28/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(5/28/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/15/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VC
VERIDIAN CAPITAL PARTNERS
FREDERICK FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, LLC | VERIDIAN CAPITAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 314290 / SEC#: 801-121334

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7101 Guilford Drive, Suite 104, Frederick, MD 21704
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 228-9300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A APPENDIX 1 OF FORM ADV: WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,494
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 471,114,175

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Company Information


VERIDIAN CAPITAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 314290Frederick, MD 21704

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