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Brent D Griffin

Brent D. Griffin

SPIRE SECURITIES
Mclean, VA 22102
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CRD#: 3241851
Brent D Griffin

Professional summary

Brent D Griffin, who also goes by Brent Devon Griffin Sr, Brent Devon Griffin, Brent Griffin, is a registered financial professional currently at SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC located in Mclean, Virginia.

Brent is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Brent has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 87 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Brent Devon Griffin Sr | Brent Devon Griffin | Brent Griffin

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 4, 2026 - Present

SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 7901 Jones Branch Dr. Suite 810, Mclean, VA 22102
BD
CRD#: 144131
Mclean, VA
Past

January 21, 2022 - December 17, 2025

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Past

January 21, 2022 - December 17, 2025

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Past

September 27, 2018 - February 28, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

September 26, 2018 - February 28, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

July 12, 2017 - August 20, 2018

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
ZION, IL
Past

May 31, 2017 - August 20, 2018

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
ZION, IL
Past

August 7, 2013 - May 9, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
RACINE, WI
Past

July 15, 2013 - May 9, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
RACINE, WI
Past

November 1, 2011 - July 5, 2013

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

December 16, 2009 - April 6, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

January 6, 2009 - November 6, 2009

DIVINE CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 118212
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 7, 2008 - November 3, 2008

MELVIN SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 29767
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 1, 2005 - May 7, 2008

JACKSON SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19897
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 1, 2001 - June 8, 2005

BEREAN CAPITAL INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 24915
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 12, 1999 - November 24, 2000

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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
Florida
(2/5/2026)
RR
Ohio
(2/4/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/7/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/4/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 5/31/2005
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/12/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

SS
SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC
SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 144131 / SEC#: , 8-67635

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

Main Address
7901 Jones Branch Dr. Suite 810, Mclean, VA 22102
Mailing Address
7901 Jones Branch Dr. Suite 800, Mclean, VA 22102
Phone number
(703) 657-6075
Established
Virginia since 04/02/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SPIRE INVESTMENT PTNERPARENT/HOLDING COMPANY
BLISK, DAVID LLOYDPRESIDENT
MALIK, FEISAL AHMED KHANCCO2115832
MILBURN, ROBERTFINOP2013040

Disclosures

Regulatory Event2
Arbitration1

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Company Information

SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 144131Mclean, VA 22102

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