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Brian B. Bristow
CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP
Houston, TX 77002-8841
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CRD#: 3151921
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Professional summary
Brian Bruce Bristow is a registered financial advisor currently at CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Houston, Texas and RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD located in Houston, Texas.
Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 9, 2026 - Present
CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 1218 Webster Street, Houston, TX 77002-8841RIA
CRD#: 131167
Houston, TX
Current
April 9, 2025 - Present
RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD
Office #1: 1218 Webster Street, Houston, TX 77002-8841BD
CRD#: 120448
Houston, TX
Past
November 10, 2015 - February 17, 2022
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13941
MONTPELIER, VT
Past
October 27, 2015 - February 17, 2022
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13941
MONTPELIER, VT
Past
September 16, 2009 - July 14, 2015
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 43285
PORTLAND, OR
Past
September 15, 2009 - July 14, 2015
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 43285
PORTLAND, OR
Past
August 18, 2005 - July 29, 2009
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past
August 2, 2005 - July 29, 2009
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past
March 28, 2001 - July 27, 2005
SENTINEL FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 31175
MONTPELIER, VT
Past
February 29, 2000 - November 6, 2001
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past
June 1, 1999 - February 29, 2000
SENTINEL FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 31175
MONTPELIER, VT
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".
CA
CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ACUMEN3 | WEBB FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | WEALTH TRANSFER CONSULTANTS | WEALTH STRATEGIES | WAYFINDER WEALTH | WAKEFIELD VENTURE GROUP | VERITY FINANCIAL | SAPERS & WALLACK | RADIAN PARTNERS | POLARIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POLARIS ADVICE | PENNJERDEL INSURANCE CONSULTANTS, INC. | PARK SQUARE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PARESHAH PARTNERS LLC | PARAGON PARTNERS, LLC | PARAGON PARTNERS | NAVITAS WEALTH ADVISORS | MORRISON WEALTH ADVISORS | MAIN LINE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JK JONES FINANCIAL | J. ROBERTS CAPITAL, INC. | INVESTMENT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT | IMPACT WEALTH ADVISORS | HOSTETLER FINANCIAL, LLC | HIGHRIDGE ADVISORY | HESS-SEGAL | FINANCIAL SUCCESS STRATEGIES, LLC | FIDELIS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ELEY-GRAHAM-AUSTGEN | DRAPER FINANCIAL GROUP | DESTINY FINANCIAL GROUP | DECIMA WEALTH CONSULTING | DALAL CAPITAL | CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | CORLEY & KENT, LLC | CONNECT ADVISORY GROUP | COMPASS ADVISORY PARTNERS LLC | COLTER-DENNIS | CINDER WEALTH ADVISORS | CASSIDY & COMPANY | CANNON, CLARK HOLMAN & ASSOCIATES | ATHENIAN PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP
CRD#: 131167 / SEC#: 801-72792
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/13/2011 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2011 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2007 Terminated)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
California(4/14/2026)
RR
Delaware(3/11/2026)
RR
Hawaii(4/14/2026)
RR
North Carolina(9/3/2025)
RR
Texas(4/9/2025)
IAR
Texas(4/9/2026)
RR
Vermont(2/9/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CA
CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ACUMEN3 | WEBB FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | WEALTH TRANSFER CONSULTANTS | WEALTH STRATEGIES | WAYFINDER WEALTH | WAKEFIELD VENTURE GROUP | VERITY FINANCIAL | SAPERS & WALLACK | RADIAN PARTNERS | POLARIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POLARIS ADVICE | PENNJERDEL INSURANCE CONSULTANTS, INC. | PARK SQUARE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PARESHAH PARTNERS LLC | PARAGON PARTNERS, LLC | PARAGON PARTNERS | NAVITAS WEALTH ADVISORS | MORRISON WEALTH ADVISORS | MAIN LINE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JK JONES FINANCIAL | J. ROBERTS CAPITAL, INC. | INVESTMENT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT | IMPACT WEALTH ADVISORS | HOSTETLER FINANCIAL, LLC | HIGHRIDGE ADVISORY | HESS-SEGAL | FINANCIAL SUCCESS STRATEGIES, LLC | FIDELIS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ELEY-GRAHAM-AUSTGEN | DRAPER FINANCIAL GROUP | DESTINY FINANCIAL GROUP | DECIMA WEALTH CONSULTING | DALAL CAPITAL | CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | CORLEY & KENT, LLC | CONNECT ADVISORY GROUP | COMPASS ADVISORY PARTNERS LLC | COLTER-DENNIS | CINDER WEALTH ADVISORS | CASSIDY & COMPANY | CANNON, CLARK HOLMAN & ASSOCIATES | ATHENIAN PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP
CRD#: 131167 / SEC#: 801-72792
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/13/2011 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2011 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2007 Terminated)PREMIUM
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Contact information
Main Address
4755 East Bay Drive, Clearwater, FL 33764
Mailing Address
Phone number
(727) 437-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
79
SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,643 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,882,684,461 |
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CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
CRD#: 131167Houston, TX 77002-8841TRUST BUT VERIFY
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