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Brian J. Pawlowicz

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
CHICAGO, IL
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CRD#: 3096342
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Professional summary


Brian Joseph Pawlowicz is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP located in Chicago, Illinois and FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. located in Wheaton, Illinois.

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 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 3 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.
OTHER BUSINESS NAME: SMOKE DADDY. LOCATION: 3636 N. CLARK ST. CHICAGO, IL. 60613. NATURE OF BUSINESS: BBQ RESTAURANT. POSITION OR TITLE: PASSIVE INVESTOR. RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A PASSIVE INVESTMENT. START DATE: 3/28/22 (FT DATE OF HIRE). INVESTMENT-RELATED: NO. HOURS PER MONTH (TOTAL / DURING MARKET HOURS): 0 TOTAL / 0 DURING MARKET HOURS. OTHER BUSINESS NAME: RENTAL PROPERTY. LOCATION: 1933 N. DAYTON ST. #2F CHICAGO, IL 60614. NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY. POSITION OR TITLE: PASSIVE INVESTOR. RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A PASSIVE INVESTOR. START DATE: 03/28/2022 (FT DATE OF HIRE). INVESTMENT-RELATED (TOTAL/DURING MARKET HOURS): 0 TOTAL / 0 DURING MARKET HOURS.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

July 27, 2023 - Present

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

RIA
CRD#: 107027
CHICAGO, IL
Current

March 28, 2022 - Present

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

Office #1: 120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
BD
CRD#: 28519
WHEATON, IL
Past

January 4, 2016 - March 25, 2022

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

February 15, 2011 - December 31, 2015

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

September 9, 2009 - April 30, 2010

ALPHAMAX DISTRIBUTORS, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 8258
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

June 15, 2009 - September 22, 2009

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 12, 2004 - June 12, 2009

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

February 8, 2002 - September 27, 2004

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 15634
PORTLAND, ME
Past

January 10, 2002 - January 25, 2002

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

July 13, 2001 - December 31, 2001

OLD SLIP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7360
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 21, 1998 - October 7, 1999

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 21, 1998 - October 7, 1999

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, 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".
FT
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 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
Alabama
(12/16/2024)
RR
Alaska
(12/16/2024)
RR
Arizona
(12/16/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(12/16/2024)
RR
California
(12/16/2024)
RR
Colorado
(12/16/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(12/16/2024)
RR
Delaware
(12/16/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(12/16/2024)
RR
Florida
(12/16/2024)
IAR
Florida
(1/7/2025)
RR
Georgia
(12/16/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(12/16/2024)
RR
Idaho
(12/16/2024)
RR
Illinois
(3/28/2022)
IAR
Illinois
(7/27/2023)
RR
Indiana
(12/16/2024)
RR
Iowa
(12/16/2024)
RR
Kansas
(12/16/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(12/16/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(12/16/2024)
RR
Maine
(12/16/2024)
RR
Maryland
(12/16/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/16/2024)
RR
Michigan
(12/16/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(12/16/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(12/16/2024)
RR
Missouri
(12/16/2024)
RR
Montana
(12/16/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(12/16/2024)
RR
Nevada
(12/16/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(12/16/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(12/16/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(12/16/2024)
RR
New York
(12/16/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(12/16/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(12/16/2024)
RR
Ohio
(12/17/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(12/16/2024)
RR
Oregon
(12/16/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/16/2024)
RR
Puerto Rico
(12/16/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/16/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(12/16/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(12/16/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(12/16/2024)
RR
Texas
(12/16/2024)
IAR
Texas
(12/16/2024)
RR
Utah
(12/16/2024)
RR
Vermont
(12/16/2024)
RR
Virginia
(12/16/2024)
RR
Washington
(12/16/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(12/16/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(12/16/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(12/16/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/4/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FT
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 765-8000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
520

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - 03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,033
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 256,328,000,000

Red Flags


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Company Information


FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027Chicago, IL

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