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Brian D. Sears
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CRD#: 3054054
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Professional summary
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Brian David Sears was a registered financial professional .
Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Brian had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
November 2, 2015 - April 23, 2021
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
RIA
CRD#: 42132
Layton, UT
Past
November 2, 2015 - April 23, 2021
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 42132
Layton, UT
Past
August 11, 2014 - November 10, 2015
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 20472
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past
August 8, 2014 - November 10, 2015
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past
June 20, 2011 - July 16, 2014
USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 106352
ADDISON, TX
Past
June 20, 2011 - July 16, 2014
USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 129035
ADDISON, TX
Past
July 13, 2010 - May 4, 2011
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7870
FORT WORTH, TX
Past
July 13, 2010 - May 4, 2011
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 111514
FORT WORTH, TX
Past
July 13, 2010 - May 4, 2011
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7870
FORT WORTH, TX
Past
November 4, 2004 - May 27, 2010
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
WESTLAKE, TX
Past
June 8, 1998 - May 26, 2010
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
WESTLAKE, TX
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".
CF
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
CRD#: 42132 / SEC#: 801-60300, 8-49711
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Approved)Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2001 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2001 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2001 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/12/2006 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2001 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2001 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/7/2001 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
CF
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
CRD#: 42132 / SEC#: 801-60300, 8-49711
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Approved)Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2001 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2001 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2001 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/12/2006 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2001 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2001 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/7/2001 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor 1st Floor, San Diego, CA, 92131
Mailing Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor, San Diego, CA, 92131
Phone number
(858) 530-4400
Established
California since 11/07/1996
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
791
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 29,354 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 5,378,345,125 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2024 | ||
| 01/10/2024 | ||
| 12/14/2022 |
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