Brett M. Dimas

OFS

Chicago, IL 60611

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CRD#: 4148185

Professional summary

Brett Michael Dimas, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at OFS located in Chicago, Illinois.

Brett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Brett has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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SOLE PROPRIETOR OF NON INVESTMENT-RELATED BUSINESS OPERATED FROM HOME ADDRESS. GENERAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES, 8 - 10 HOURS PER MONTH, STARTED 08/2012.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

December 2, 2008 - Present

OFS

Office #1: 875 North Michigan Avenue Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60611

RIA

CRD#: 107335

Chicago, IL

Past

December 23, 2011 - August 9, 2022

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 705

CHICAGO, IL

Past

January 3, 2008 - December 9, 2008

CSMG INTERNATIONAL, LTD.

RIA

CRD#: 123192

CHICAGO, IL

Past

February 26, 2001 - February 10, 2005

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 10078

BOSTON, MA

Past

May 15, 2000 - February 5, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

May 15, 2000 - February 5, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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OFS

OCTAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | OFS

CRD#: 107335 / SEC#: 801-20076

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/1983 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Illinois
(12/2/2008)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/4/2000

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/12/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

OFS

OCTAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | OFS

CRD#: 107335 / SEC#: 801-20076

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/1983 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

7950 Jones Branch Drive Suite 700n, Mclean, VA 22102

Mailing Address

Phone number

(703) 905-3300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR OFS (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	461
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,355,677,370

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
08/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/05/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/03/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Brett M. Dimas

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brett Michael Dimas's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CSMG INTERNATIONAL, LTD.

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

OFS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/4/2000

Series 7

Date: 5/12/2000

Current Firm

OFS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

OFS

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