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Brian Robert Bortz

CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES
PLANO, TX
·CRD# 3225344·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Brian Robert Bortz, who also goes by Brian R. Bortz, Bortz, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Plano, Texas. Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Brian has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Brian R. Bortz, Bortz

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Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC·CRD# 111521
RIA
6900 Dallas Parkway Ste 500, Plano, TX 75024
May 16, 2005 - Present
HORIZON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 132211
RIA
Rockwall, TX
January 10, 2005 - October 2, 2014
HORIZON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 132211
RIA
Rowlett, TX
August 27, 2004 - December 31, 2004
ERNST & YOUNG INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLP·CRD# 110921
RIA
Dallas, TX
March 21, 2000 - June 4, 2004

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Current Firm

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CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC | CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, PC | CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.

CRD#: 111521 / SEC#: 801-39899
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/1991 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

17 Cowboys Way, Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034

Phone Number

(972) 233-3323

# of Employees

341

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CAIN WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A (6/4/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

12,138

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$5,036,805,273

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/10/2026Cover PageReport
09/26/2025Cover PageReport
07/24/2024Cover PageReport
03/18/2024Cover PageReport

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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.

MR. BORTZ HAS A MINORITY OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN TECTONIC FINANCIAL, INC., A PUBLICLY TRADED ENTITY THAT OWNS THE FOLLOWING FINANCIAL INDUSTRY AFFILIATES: TECTONIC ADVISORS LLC; HWG INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC; SANDERS MORRIS HARRIS LLC; AND T BANK, N.A. THE BANK SERVES AS CUSTODIAN FOR SOME CWA CLIENTS. MR. BORTZ RECEIVES ADDITIONAL INDIRECT COMPENSATION IN THE FORM OF A SHARE OF PROFITS FROM THESE ENTITIES. MR. BORTZ SPENDS LESS THAN 5% OF HIS TIME ON MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF THESE RELATED ENTITIES DURING TRADING HOURS. IN ADDITION, MR. BORTZ MAINTAINS AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN EACH OF THREE ENTITIES RELATED TO CWA; NATIONAL DENTAL PLACEMENTS, LLC (NDP), BEST NEW PATIENTS, LLC (BNP) AND ELITE DENTAL ALLIANCE (EDA). EACH OF THESE ENTITIES IS LOCATED WITHIN THE PLANO HEADQUARTERS OF CWA. THE ENTITIES PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR REFERRALS SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO THE CLIENTS BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY. NONE OF THE SERVICES RECOMMENDED ARE INVESTMENT RELATED, BUT COULD BE RECOMMENDED DURING THE FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS PLANNING PROCESS. MR. BORTZ MAY REFER CLIENTS TO THESE ENTITIES DIRECTLY OR IN THE CASE OF NDP, TO THIRD PARTIES WHO HAVE REFERRAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE FIRM. MR. BORTZ SPENDS LESS THAN 5% OF HIS TIME ON MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF THE AFFILIATED ENTITIES DURING TRADING HOURS.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC | CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, PC | CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.

CRD#: 111521 / SEC#: 801-39899
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/1991 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.
IAR
Louisiana
(7/10/2009)
IAR
Texas
(12/1/2005)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

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Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Apr 1999About the Series 65 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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