Brian R. Koch

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

San Marcos, CA

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CRD#: 4029613

Professional summary

Brian Robert Koch, CFP®, who also goes by Brian R Koch, Brian Koch, is a registered financial advisor currently at MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT located in San Marcos, California and MISSIONSQUARE INVESTMENT SERVICES located in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Brian has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Brian R Koch | Brian Koch

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) THE RETIREMENT GROUP POSITION: Associate Advisor NATURE: Financial Planning and Advice INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 05/10/2022 ADDRESS: 5414 Oberlin Dr #220, San Diego CA 92121, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial planning and investment advice

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2012

Experience

Current

November 15, 2022 - Present

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

RIA

CRD#: 108783

San Marcos, CA

Current

November 15, 2022 - Present

MISSIONSQUARE INVESTMENT SERVICES

Office #1: 777 North Capitol Street, Ne Suite 600, Washington, DC 20002-4240

CRD#: 23189

Washington, DC

Past

June 9, 2022 - September 30, 2022

THE RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 148296

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

June 7, 2022 - October 4, 2022

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7461

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

January 26, 2022 - June 1, 2022

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

San Diego, CA

Past

January 26, 2022 - June 1, 2022

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

San Diego, CA

Past

May 26, 2020 - June 1, 2022

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7870

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

May 26, 2020 - June 1, 2022

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 111514

San Diego, CA

Past

May 26, 2020 - June 1, 2022

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

March 3, 2020 - April 28, 2020

BETA WEALTH GROUP, INC

RIA

CRD#: 165224

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

October 27, 2016 - February 19, 2020

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7870

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

October 27, 2016 - February 19, 2020

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 111514

San Diego, CA

Past

October 27, 2016 - February 19, 2020

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

August 7, 2015 - September 29, 2016

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

CRD#: 43261

FOLSOM, CA

Past

March 13, 2008 - August 3, 2015

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14455

SACRAMENTO, CA

Past

March 13, 2008 - August 3, 2015

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 14455

SACRAMENTO, CA

Past

October 5, 2007 - February 11, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

August 20, 2007 - February 11, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

SAN DIEGO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

CRD#: 108783 / SEC#: 801-18273

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/1983 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.

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

California
(11/15/2022)

IAR

California
(11/15/2022)

District of Columbia
(12/6/2022)

IAR

District of Columbia
(12/9/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/4/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/17/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

CRD#: 108783 / SEC#: 801-18273

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/1983 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

777 North Capitol Street Ne, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20002-4240

Mailing Address

Phone number

(202) 962-4600

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

599

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GUIDED PATHWAYS ADVISORY SERVICES (10/30/2025)

INSURANCE CONTRACT SEPARATE ACCOUNT ADVISORY SERVICES (3/31/2025)

INSTITUTIONAL ASSET ALLOCATION ADVISORY SERVICES (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	58,580
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 5,959,398,729

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
01/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/27/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Brian R. Koch

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brian Robert Koch's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

MISSIONSQUARE INVESTMENT SERVICES

THE RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BETA WEALTH GROUP, INC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/4/2007

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/17/2007

FINRA

Current Firm

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

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