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Brian M Michael Ahern

VESTGEN ADVISORS
Chicago, IL
·CRD# 4392356·25 years experience

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...

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Fee Structure

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Brian Michael Ahern

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Years of Experience

25 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 318657
RIA
One North Franklin Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60606
October 1, 2025 - Present
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 120222
RIA
BD
1 North Franklin, Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60606
October 1, 2025 - Present
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC·CRD# 149018
RIA
Downers Grove, IL
September 17, 2020 - October 1, 2025
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
Downers Grove, IL
September 17, 2020 - October 1, 2025
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Oak Brook, IL
June 22, 2012 - September 18, 2020
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Oak Brook, IL
June 22, 2012 - September 18, 2020
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
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Chicago, IL
June 1, 2009 - June 28, 2012
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June 1, 2009 - June 28, 2012
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
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Oak Brook, IL
April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
BD
Oak Brook, IL
April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
RIA
Oak Brook, IL
June 3, 2005 - April 2, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Oak Brook, IL
June 3, 2005 - April 2, 2007
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
RIA
Elmwood Park, IL
January 14, 2002 - June 7, 2005
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
St. Petersburg, FL
October 15, 2001 - June 7, 2005
WMA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 32625
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Duluth, GA
September 10, 2001 - October 23, 2001

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Current Firm

VA
VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

ENNEA WEALTH SOLUTIONS | WEALTH MANAGMENT GROUP | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, L.L.C. | VESTGEN WEALTH PARTNERS | VESTGEN ST. CHARLES | VESTGEN SOUTH BARRINGTON | VESTGEN SCHAUMBURG | VESTGEN RETIREMENT SERVICES | VESTGEN OAK BROOK | VESTGEN NAPERVILLE | VESTGEN KIRKWOOD | VESTGEN KEY WEST | VESTGEN KANSAS CITY | VESTGEN INVERNESS & DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN GLEN ELLYN | VESTGEN EGG HARBOR | VESTGEN DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN CHICAGO | VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC | VESTGEN ADVISORS | VESTGEN | VESTBRIDGE ADVISORS | OPTIMUM INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LANDMARK CAPITAL | FOUNTAIN WEALTH

CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/4/2022 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1 North Franklin Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60606

Phone Number

(312) 237-4446

# of Employees

165

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 40 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VESTGEN ADVISORS - WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

22,790

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,665,601,942

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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.

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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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".
VA
VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

ENNEA WEALTH SOLUTIONS | WEALTH MANAGMENT GROUP | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, L.L.C. | VESTGEN WEALTH PARTNERS | VESTGEN ST. CHARLES | VESTGEN SOUTH BARRINGTON | VESTGEN SCHAUMBURG | VESTGEN RETIREMENT SERVICES | VESTGEN OAK BROOK | VESTGEN NAPERVILLE | VESTGEN KIRKWOOD | VESTGEN KEY WEST | VESTGEN KANSAS CITY | VESTGEN INVERNESS & DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN GLEN ELLYN | VESTGEN EGG HARBOR | VESTGEN DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN CHICAGO | VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC | VESTGEN ADVISORS | VESTGEN | VESTBRIDGE ADVISORS | OPTIMUM INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LANDMARK CAPITAL | FOUNTAIN WEALTH

CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(10/1/2025)
RR
California
(10/1/2025)
RR
Florida
(10/1/2025)
IAR
Florida
(10/6/2025)
RR
Illinois
(10/1/2025)
IAR
Illinois
(10/1/2025)
RR
Indiana
(10/1/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(10/1/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/1/2025)
RR
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

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 Jun 2001About the Series 66 exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2025About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Mar 2006About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2001About the Series 7 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Nov 2003About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Oct 2003About the Series 9 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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