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Brandon P. Bastunas

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CRD#: 4048019
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Brandon Peter Bastunas, who also goes by Brandon Bastunas, was a registered financial professional .

Brandon is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Brandon had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brandon Bastunas

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. EQIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT BUSINESS CONSULTANT. FULL-TIME. SAN RAFAEL, CA, 94901. 2. Your Clean Well Lighted Place; not investment-related; located at private residential address; home organization business; owner/operator since 5/2022; 20 hours/month outside of trading hours; duties relate to being an owner/operator of a small home organization business.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

February 17, 2021 - August 21, 2023

FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126052
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

February 4, 2021 - December 31, 2022

PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 13980
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 22, 2020 - January 28, 2021

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 169804
CONCORD, CA
Past

July 17, 2020 - January 28, 2021

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109018
CONCORD, CA
Past

September 10, 2018 - April 15, 2020

FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126052
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

September 10, 2018 - January 18, 2019

EQIS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20633
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

May 29, 2018 - September 5, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

May 29, 2018 - September 5, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

July 7, 2014 - May 22, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 7, 2014 - May 22, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 23, 2011 - September 24, 2013

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 11, 2011 - September 24, 2013

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 816
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 17, 2009 - April 28, 2011

LWI FINANCIAL INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111861
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

March 16, 2009 - April 28, 2011

LORING WARD SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 46337
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

April 3, 2006 - July 25, 2008

LEERINK PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 39011
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 24, 2004 - December 9, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 24, 2004 - December 9, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 12, 2003 - April 30, 2004

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past

June 11, 2002 - March 31, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 31, 2002 - March 31, 2003

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 31, 2002 - March 31, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 25, 2000 - March 3, 2000

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO

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".
FI
FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
EQIS | NEXUS ADVISORS INC. | FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREEDOM INVESTEMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | FREEDOM ADVISORS | FREEDOM | EQIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | EQIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. | EQIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | EQIS CAPITAL

CRD#: 126052 / SEC#: 801-68642

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2008 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2008 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2008 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2008 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2008 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2008 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/10/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 2/1/2007
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FI
FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
EQIS | NEXUS ADVISORS INC. | FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREEDOM INVESTEMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | FREEDOM ADVISORS | FREEDOM | EQIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | EQIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. | EQIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | EQIS CAPITAL

CRD#: 126052 / SEC#: 801-68642

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2008 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2008 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2008 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2008 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2008 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2008 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Constitution Plz Fl 7, Hartford, CT 06103-1703
Mailing Address
Phone number
(860) 291-1998
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FREEDOM PART 2A BROCHURE (10/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,236
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 605,511,089

Red Flags


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Company Information


FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 126052

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