Brent M. Sears
DEMARS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
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CRD#: 3256584
Professional summary
Brent Melvin Sears, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at DEMARS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC located in Spokane Valley, Washington and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Brent is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Brent has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) 05/01/2024 - Demars Financial Group LLC - Inv Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started: 1/1/2020 - 100 Hrs/Mo; 6 Hrs During Trading. 2) 05/01/2024 - No Business Name - Inv Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Started: 1/15/2020 - 6 Hrs/Mo; 1 Hr During Trading. 3) 05/01/2024 - GUIDANCE FINANCIAL PLANNING - Inv Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started: 6/7/2002 - 10 Hrs/Mo; 1 Hr During Trading. 4) 05/07/2024 - Demars Financial Group LLC - Inv Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor - Advisor - Started: 1/15/2020 - 160 Hrs/Mo; 8 Hrs During Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Demars Financial Group, LLC., an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 5/2024. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 5) 05/07/2024 - Demars Financial Group LLC - Inv Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Advisor - Started: 1/15/2020 - 160 Hrs/Mo; 8 Hrs During Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Demars Financial Group, LLC., an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 5/2024. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2005
Experience
Current
January 15, 2020 - Present
DEMARS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
Office #1: 420 N Evergreen Ste 300, Spokane Valley, WA 99216RIA
CRD#: 116257
Spokane Valley, WA
Current
May 1, 2024 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 420 N Evergreen Rd Ste 300, Spokane Valley, WA 99216RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Spokane Valley, WA
Past
January 13, 2020 - May 1, 2024
CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 6312
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA
Past
August 25, 2010 - January 20, 2020
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 30833
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA
Past
August 25, 2010 - January 20, 2020
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 30833
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA
Past
January 23, 2008 - August 27, 2010
INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 139233
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA
Past
April 12, 2002 - August 27, 2010
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 114473
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA
Past
July 28, 1999 - April 12, 2002
WMA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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DEMARS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
DEMARS FINANCIAL GROUP | NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC | JARVIS FINANCIAL | GREG GILES | FIDELITY FINANCIAL SERVICES | DEMARS FINANCIAL SERVICES | DEMARS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
CRD#: 116257 / SEC#: 801-112885
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2018 Approved)Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2018 Terminated)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Terminated)Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/25/2018 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/4/2018 Terminated)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.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
Idaho(5/1/2024)
RR
Montana(5/1/2024)
RR
Utah(5/1/2024)
IAR
Washington(1/15/2020)
RR
Washington(5/1/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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DEMARS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
DEMARS FINANCIAL GROUP | NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC | JARVIS FINANCIAL | GREG GILES | FIDELITY FINANCIAL SERVICES | DEMARS FINANCIAL SERVICES | DEMARS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
CRD#: 116257 / SEC#: 801-112885
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2018 Approved)Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2018 Terminated)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Terminated)Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/25/2018 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Terminated)Washington
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Contact information
Main Address
420 N Evergreen Ste 300, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Mailing Address
Phone number
(509) 536-9556
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3
SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 461 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 291,269,164 |
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CRD#: 116257Spokane Valley, WA 99216TRUST BUT VERIFY
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