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Brian Clair Gildea

CREWS & ASSOCIATES
Indianapolis, IN
·CRD# 3162046·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Brian Clair Gildea is a registered financial advisor 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.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 8052
RIA
BD
3815 River Crossing Parkway #100, Indianapolis, IN 46240
November 14, 2025 - Present
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 566
BD
Cleveland, OH
August 17, 2001 - February 24, 2003
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
November 22, 1999 - July 3, 2001
NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16989
BD
Cleveland, OH
August 24, 1999 - October 20, 1999
NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 17490
BD
Cleveland, OH
May 13, 1999 - October 21, 1999
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES·CRD# 4039
BD
New York, NY
January 1, 1999 - January 23, 1999
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
New York, NY
January 1, 1999 - January 23, 1999

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Current Firm

CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 19 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 19 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CREWS ADV PART 2 (JULY 2026) (10/5/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FIRST SECURITY CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.OWNER—
BEARDSLEY, SCOTT ARTHURSECRETARY OF THE BOARD2349866
BUMPERS, JOSEPH PARROTTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4336359
CLAY, DENNIS CHARLESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1233857
JONES, JAMES STEPHENPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR502536
MEYER, DAMON CHRISTIANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4133916

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

336

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$181,087,303

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

15

Arbitration

1

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2025About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2025About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Aug 2025About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1998About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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