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Major H. Brannen

BRANNEN & LYLE INVESTMENT COMPANY
BAINBRIDGE, GA 39819
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CRD#: 4292418
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Professional summary


Major Harold Brannen JR, who also goes by Hal Brannen Jr, Major Harold Brannen Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at BRANNEN & LYLE INVESTMENT COMPANY located in Bainbridge, Georgia and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bainbridge, Georgia.

Major is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Major has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Hal Brannen Jr | Major Harold Brannen Jr

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) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BRANNEN & LYLE INVESTMENT COMPANY INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY BUSINESS POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 03/2020 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSET MANAGEMENT 2) BRANNEN & LYLE INVESTMENT COMPANY, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, STARTED 03/20/20, REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE/PARTNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, 32.5 DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES 3) FIRST PORT CITY BANK, 400 W SLEOTWELL ST 39819, START 2002, BOARD MEMBER 4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ELBERTA CRATE & BOX COMPANY ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: 606 DOTHAN RD, BAINBRIDGE GA 39817 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CRATE COMPANY ; START DATE: 07/2019 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ATTEND 4 QUARTERLY MEETINGS ;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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


Current

August 14, 2001 - Present

BRANNEN & LYLE INVESTMENT COMPANY

Office #1: 410 S. West Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819
RIA
CRD#: 125308
BAINBRIDGE, GA
Current

March 21, 2024 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 410 S West Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819
RIA
CRD#: 105644
BAINBRIDGE, GA
Current

January 1, 2004 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 410 S West Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819
BD
CRD#: 10299
BAINBRIDGE, GA
Past

March 13, 2020 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
BAINBRIDGE, GA
Past

July 2, 2001 - January 1, 2004

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 18, 2000 - July 5, 2001

DEMPSEY FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38330
ATLANTA, GA

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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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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.
RR
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

RR
Alabama
(1/1/2004)
RR
Colorado
(2/6/2025)
RR
Florida
(1/1/2004)
IAR
Georgia
(3/7/2003)
RR
Georgia
(1/1/2004)
RR
Illinois
(10/1/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/28/2006)
RR
Mississippi
(5/7/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(3/22/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(1/1/2004)
RR
Ohio
(1/3/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(1/1/2004)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/12/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Bainbridge, GA 39819

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