Brian M M. Ahern

VESTGEN ADVISORS

Chicago, IL 60606

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CRD#: 4392356

Professional summary

Brian M Michael Ahern, who also goes by Brian Michael Ahern, is a registered financial advisor currently at VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Brian M is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Brian M has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Brian Michael Ahern

Other business activities

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VestGen Wealth Partners. RIA. 160 hrs/mo; 6 during trading hrs. Private Client Services, Broker/Dealer, 20 hours/month, 20 during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 1, 2025 - Present

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: One North Franklin Street Suite 3330, Chicago, IL 60606

RIA

CRD#: 318657

Chicago, IL

Current

October 1, 2025 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1 North Franklin, Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60606

RIA

CRD#: 120222

Chicago, IL

Past

September 17, 2020 - October 1, 2025

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 149018

Downers Grove, IL

Past

September 17, 2020 - October 1, 2025

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

Downers Grove, IL

Past

June 22, 2012 - September 18, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

OAK BROOK, IL

Past

June 22, 2012 - September 18, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

OAK BROOK, IL

Past

June 1, 2009 - June 28, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

CHICAGO, IL

Past

June 1, 2009 - June 28, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

CHICAGO, IL

Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA

CRD#: 8209

OAK BROOK, IL

Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

CRD#: 8209

OAK BROOK, IL

Past

June 3, 2005 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7556

OAK BROOK, IL

Past

June 3, 2005 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

OAK BROOK, IL

Past

January 14, 2002 - June 7, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 6694

ELMWOOD PARK, IL

Past

October 15, 2001 - June 7, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Past

September 10, 2001 - October 23, 2001

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32625

DULUTH, 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".

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2022 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

Arizona
(10/1/2025)

California
(10/1/2025)

Florida
(10/1/2025)

IAR

Florida
(10/6/2025)

Illinois
(10/1/2025)

IAR

Illinois
(10/1/2025)

Indiana
(10/1/2025)

Minnesota
(10/1/2025)

IAR

Texas
(10/1/2025)

Wisconsin
(10/1/2025)

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. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/18/2001

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 10/1/2025

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 3/15/2006

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/4/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 11/11/2003

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 10/17/2003

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2022 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1605 West Colonial Parkway, Inverness, IL 60067

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 237-4446

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

115

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VESTGEN ADVISORS - WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

VGA - ADV FORM 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	9,800
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,470,310,102

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Brian M M. Ahern

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brian M Michael Ahern's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 6/18/2001

Series 6TO

Date: 10/1/2025

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 3/15/2006

Series 7

Date: 6/4/2001

Series 10

Date: 11/11/2003

Series 9

Date: 10/17/2003

FINRA

Current Firm

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

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