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Brian L. Russell

VALOR FINANCIAL SERVICES
Knoxville, TN 37932
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CRD#: 3267319
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Professional summary


Brian Lee Russell is a registered financial advisor currently at VALOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Brian has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1. 9/24/2010: No Business Name - Investment Related - Knoxville, TN 37921 & 37912 - REAL ESTATE RENTAL - TIME SPENT 5% - 2 Rental Properties. 2. 1/6/2014: No Business Name - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - TIME SPENT 5% - Occasionally sell individual health insurance and medicare advantage plans along with prescription drug plans. 3. 3/3/2017 - Knox Wealth Partners - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 03/01/2017 - 160 Hours Per Month/6 Hours During Securities Trading. 4. 6/15/2017 - Knox Wealth Partners Advisory - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 07/05/2017 - 80 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 5. 8/1/2018 - Knox Wealth Partners Advisory LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Started 07/05/2017 - 80 Hours Per Month/70 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Knox Wealth Partners Advisory LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 07/2017. I expect to spend approximately 80 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. 6. 4/27/2020 - Flagship Harbor Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 04/24/2020 - 80 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 3, 2020 - Present

VALOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 10820 Murdock Drive Suite 102, Knoxville, TN 37932
RIA
CRD#: 309377
Knoxville, TN
Past

April 29, 2020 - June 11, 2020

FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155733
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

January 4, 2019 - June 25, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

July 12, 2017 - June 2, 2020

KNOX WEALTH PARTNERS ADVISORY

RIA
CRD#: 288580
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

October 6, 2009 - November 8, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

October 2, 2009 - June 25, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

May 7, 2007 - October 6, 2009

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

December 16, 2002 - October 6, 2009

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

October 13, 1999 - December 16, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 13, 1999 - December 16, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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VALOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
TIMM, WILLIAM ARTHUR | VALOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | VALOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 309377 / SEC#: 801-119269

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2020 Approved)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2020 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Tennessee
(6/3/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/3/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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VALOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
TIMM, WILLIAM ARTHUR | VALOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | VALOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 309377 / SEC#: 801-119269

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2020 Approved)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
10820 Murdock Drive Suite 102, Knoxville, TN 37932
Mailing Address
Phone number
(865) 675-1200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (4/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,615
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 252,442,405

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Company Information


VALOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 309377Knoxville, TN 37932

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