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Brian B. Bristow

RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD
Charlotte, NC 28202
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CRD#: 3151921
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Professional summary


Brian Bruce Bristow is a registered financial professional currently at RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Brian has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 9, 2025 - Present

RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD

Office #1: 222 South Church Street, Suite 407, Charlotte, NC 28202
BD
CRD#: 120448
Charlotte, NC
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

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
North Carolina
(9/3/2025)
RR
Texas
(4/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/28/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/29/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/17/2008
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RS
RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD
MID-CONTINENT SECURITIES ADVISORS, LTD. | RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD | MID-CONTINENT SECURITIES, LTD.

CRD#: 120448 / SEC#: , 8-65298

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1218 Webster Street, Houston, TX 77002-8841
Mailing Address
1218 Webster Street, Houston, TX 77002-8841
Phone number
(713) 289-6200
Established
Texas since 04/01/2002
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE RIDGEBACK GROUP, LLCLIMITED PARTNER
CAPITAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.LIMITED PARTNER
BRISTOW, BRIAN BRUCECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER3151921
CONNOLLY, BRENDAN MACKEYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4352883
MCSALGP, LLCGENERAL PARTNER
VANPELT, WILLIAM HENRY IVPRESIDENT, FINOP, MANAGER, SECRETARY, TREASURER1716622

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Company Information


RIDGEBACK SECURITIES, LTD

CRD#: 120448Charlotte, NC 28202

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