Brian T. Edwards
Professional summary
Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.
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Brian Trent Edwards, who also goes by Brian Trent Edwards, was a registered financial professional .
Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Brian had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Experience
October 18, 2017 - May 5, 2020
MORGAN STANLEY
October 18, 2017 - May 5, 2020
MORGAN STANLEY
August 20, 2015 - October 19, 2016
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
August 20, 2015 - October 19, 2016
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
June 17, 2011 - June 29, 2015
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
June 17, 2011 - June 29, 2015
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
February 17, 2009 - April 15, 2011
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
February 13, 2009 - April 15, 2011
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
June 26, 2007 - February 13, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
April 13, 2007 - February 13, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
March 1, 1999 - April 18, 2007
WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

MORGAN STANLEY
CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Current Firm

MORGAN STANLEY
CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191
Contact information
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | MEMBER | |
| CROWE, JOHN WILLIAM | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5475007 |
| FINN, JED | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 5658048 |
| FLETCHER, PATRICIA KAY | TEXAS DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL | 1202060 |
| GALASSO, DAVID ANTHONY | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1926502 |
| GIVENS, WILLIAM BENJAMIN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (BD ONLY) | 2790454 |
| HANSEN, TIMOTHY GERARD | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (IA ONLY ) | 4956475 |
| HENNESSY, MICHAEL S | DIRECTOR | 1988660 |
| JANOVER, JAMES TROY | DIRECTOR | 2818307 |
| TURNER, CHAD EDWARD | DIRECTOR | 6009808 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,539,760 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,650,015,946,338 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 66 |
| Arbitration | 115 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 | ||
| 07/23/2024 | ||
| 08/24/2023 |
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