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Brian J Ernst

CRD# 4474326·Registered 2001 - 2024
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Brian is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Brian J Ernst, who also goes by Brian J Ernst, Brian Joseph Ernst Mr, Brian Joseph Ernst, was a registered financial advisor. Brian was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 2001 - 2024. Brian had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 55 and Series 24 exams.

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Other Aliases

Brian J Ernst, Brian Joseph Ernst Mr, Brian Joseph Ernst

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

21 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.·CRD# 10641
RIA
Syracuse, NY
May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 39262
BD
Pasadena, CA
May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024
SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC·CRD# 127787
BD
San Diego, CA
May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024
SCF SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 47275
BD
San Diego, CA
May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 46214
BD
Houston, TX
May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 1763
BD
Rockville, MD
May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.·CRD# 42132
BD
San Diego, CA
May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.·CRD# 10641
BD
Syracuse, NY
May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
San Diego, CA
March 15, 2022 - August 2, 2022
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
BD
San Diego, CA
March 14, 2022 - August 2, 2022
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 16164
RIA
San Diego, CA
October 28, 2021 - March 15, 2022
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 16164
BD
San Diego, CA
October 28, 2021 - March 15, 2022
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
San Diego, CA
September 15, 2017 - November 26, 2019
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
San Diego, CA
September 15, 2017 - November 26, 2019
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Bradley Beach, NJ
July 17, 2014 - November 20, 2015
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Fort Mill, SC
July 15, 2014 - November 20, 2015
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
RIA
Wall Township, NJ
July 26, 2013 - March 13, 2014
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
Wall Township, NJ
May 3, 2013 - March 13, 2014
CV BROKERAGE, INC·CRD# 462
BD
Red Bank, NJ
August 22, 2012 - September 28, 2012
JACKSON SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 19897
BD
Red Bank, NJ
July 5, 2011 - August 21, 2012
DOLEY SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 7081
BD
New York, NY
November 18, 2010 - May 11, 2011
ELECTRONIC GLOBAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 47584
BD
New York, NY
August 25, 2006 - October 6, 2010
COWEN AND COMPANY·CRD# 7616
BD
New York, NY
December 19, 2001 - August 1, 2002

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Current Firm

CG
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

ADAMS LAVENTURA & ASSOCIATES | THE RETIREMENT OPTIMIZATION GROUP | SYRACUSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SPARTAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SC PARKER LLC | SC FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | ROBERT F. FAHEY JR. & ASSOCIATES | PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS LLC | POMBO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PETERSEN ADVISORS | MARATHON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | MARASCO WEALTH | LAWSON WINCHESTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INSIGHT FINANCIAL | EMS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CYPRESS PRIVATE WEALTH | CAPITAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP OF NIAGARA | CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC. | CADARET GRANT & CO INC | BRIARWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BNL SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 10641 / SEC#: 801-42709, 8-27844
BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/09/2025

Contact Information

Main Address

100 Madison Street Suite 1300, Syracuse, NY 13202

Phone Number

(800) 288-8601

Established

Delaware since 04/16/1981

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

692

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CADARET GRANT CONTOUR WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AWS 4, INC.SHAREHOLDER—
MORRISSEY, WILLIAM PAULPRESIDENT1575389
SCHUMANN, ALEXIS VADVISORY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3157769
SCHUMANN, ALEXIS VCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3157769
TYMKIW, TRISHA LYNNPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3197368

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

25,442

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$7,671,069,034

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

17

Arbitration

4

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/14/2024Cover PageReport
01/10/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

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Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 2013About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2009About the Series 63 exam

Series 57TO — Securities Trader Exam

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 57TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2006About the Series 7 exam

Series 55 — Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Passed Jun 2006

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Nov 2007About the Series 24 exam

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