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Brian J. Mcgowan

MCGOWAN & CO LLP
BRYN MAWR, PA 19010
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CRD#: 4395637
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Professional summary


Brian Joseph Mcgowan is a registered financial advisor currently at MCGOWAN & CO LLP located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Brian has worked at 1 firm .

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
MCGOWAN & CO., LLC-CPA FIRM WHICH PROVIDES FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES. I AM A MEMBER. BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT RELATED BUT DOES NOT GIVE INVESTMENT ADVICE. IT IS UNRELATED TO MCGOWAN & CO., LLP. THE ADDRESS IS 937 GLENBROOK AVE., P.O. BOX 1180, BRYN MAWR, PA 19010. I STARTED EMPLOYMENT ON 1/2000 AND DEVOTE APPROXIMATELY 40 HRS. PER MONTH TO THIS COMPANY OF WHICH APPROXIMATELY 10 HRS. PER MONTH ARE DURING TRADING HRS. I PREPARE INCOME TAXES, DO ESTATE PLANNING, RETIREMENT PLANNING, EDUCATIONAL PLANNING, AND OTHER ASPECTS OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

July 5, 2001 - Present

MCGOWAN & CO LLP

Office #1: 937 Glenbrook Ave., Po Box 1180, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
RIA
CRD#: 108736
BRYN MAWR, PA

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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MCGOWAN & CO LLP
MCGOWAN & CO LLP

CRD#: 108736 / SEC#: 801-56326

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/1999 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Pennsylvania
(7/5/2001)
IAR
Texas
(2/13/2015)

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Current Firm


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MCGOWAN & CO LLP
MCGOWAN & CO LLP

CRD#: 108736 / SEC#: 801-56326

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/1999 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
937 Glenbrook Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Mailing Address
937 Glenbrook Ave Po Box 1180, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone number
(610) 520-2400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MCGOWAN & CO LLP PART II ADV (3/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts238
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 575,364,391

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/12/2025
Cover Page
01/13/2025
03/21/2024

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Company Information


MCGOWAN & CO LLP

CRD#: 108736Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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