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Bryan C Hays

PROTA FINANCIAL
Redmond, WA
·CRD# 4177665·22 years experience

Professional Summary

Bryan C Hays, who also goes by Bryan Christopher Hays, Bryan Hays, is a registered financial advisor currently at PROTA FINANCIAL located in Redmond, Washington. Bryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Bryan has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Bryan Christopher Hays, Bryan Hays

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Years of Experience

22 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PROTA FINANCIAL·CRD# 283776
RIA
Redmond, WA
July 14, 2017 - Present
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Houston, TX
December 1, 2010 - July 18, 2017
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Houston, TX
October 25, 2010 - July 18, 2017
GMS GROUP·CRD# 8000
BD
Houston, TX
October 14, 2009 - October 7, 2010
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 104555
RIA
Bellevue, WA
February 11, 2005 - November 28, 2005
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
Smithfield, RI
August 4, 2000 - November 28, 2005

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Current Firm

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PROTA FINANCIAL

PROTA | PROTA FINANCIAL, LLC | PROTA FINANCIAL

CRD#: 283776 / SEC#: 801-125895
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/16/2022 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (11/30/2022 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1980 Post Oak Blvd Suite 200, Houston, TX 77056-3845

Phone Number

(713) 568-8171

# of Employees

13

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 6 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (2/26/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,808

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$270,372,201

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Other business activities

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01.2022- Capital 148, Software Company; Co-Founder; less than 10 hours per month. Life insurance licensed.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PROTA FINANCIAL

PROTA | PROTA FINANCIAL, LLC | PROTA FINANCIAL

CRD#: 283776 / SEC#: 801-125895
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/16/2022 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (11/30/2022 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Texas
(7/14/2017)
IAR
Washington
(4/24/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2010About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2009About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jul 2017About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2009About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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