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Brian C. Gildea
CREWS & ASSOCIATES
Indianapolis, IN 46240
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CRD#: 3162046
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Professional summary
Brian Clair Gildea is a registered financial professional currently at CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Brian has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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No
Aliases
None
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 14, 2025 - Present
CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Office #1: 3815 River Crossing Parkway #100, Indianapolis, IN 46240RIA
BD
CRD#: 8052
Indianapolis, IN
Past
August 17, 2001 - February 24, 2003
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
November 22, 1999 - July 3, 2001
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
August 24, 1999 - October 20, 1999
NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16989
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
May 13, 1999 - October 21, 1999
NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
January 1, 1999 - January 23, 1999
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 1, 1999 - January 23, 1999
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CREWS | FIRST SECURITY CREWS | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 8052 / SEC#: 801-128827, 8-24075
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/2023 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2006 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2021 Approved)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2019 Approved)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2022 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 11/14/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CREWS | FIRST SECURITY CREWS | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 8052 / SEC#: 801-128827, 8-24075
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/2023 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2006 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2021 Approved)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2019 Approved)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2022 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
4007 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212
Mailing Address
4007 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR 72212
Phone number
(501) 907-2000
Established
Arkansas since 07/06/1979
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
145
SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| CREWS CORE HOLDING COMPANY | OWNER | |
| BEARDSLEY, SCOTT ARTHUR | SECRETARY OF THE BOARD | 2349866 |
| BUMPERS, JOSEPH PARROTT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4336359 |
| CLAY, DENNIS CHARLES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1233857 |
| JONES, JAMES STEPHEN | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 502536 |
| MEYER, DAMON CHRISTIAN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4133916 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 336 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 149,386,233 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 15 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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