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Brian J. Ernst

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CRD#: 4474326
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person 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.

Brian J Ernst, who also goes by Brian J Ernst, Brian Joseph Ernst Mr, Brian Joseph Ernst, was a registered financial professional .

Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. 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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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brian J Ernst | Brian Joseph Ernst Mr | Brian Joseph Ernst

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
PASADENA, CA
Past

May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 8, 2024 - May 8, 2024

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

March 15, 2022 - August 2, 2022

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 14, 2022 - August 2, 2022

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 28, 2021 - March 15, 2022

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 28, 2021 - March 15, 2022

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 15, 2017 - November 26, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 15, 2017 - November 26, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 17, 2014 - November 20, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BRADLEY BEACH, NJ
Past

July 15, 2014 - November 20, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

July 26, 2013 - March 13, 2014

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ
Past

May 3, 2013 - March 13, 2014

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ
Past

August 22, 2012 - September 28, 2012

CV BROKERAGE, INC

BD
CRD#: 462
RED BANK, NJ
Past

July 5, 2011 - August 21, 2012

JACKSON SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19897
RED BANK, NJ
Past

November 18, 2010 - May 11, 2011

DOLEY SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 7081
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 25, 2006 - October 6, 2010

ELECTRONIC GLOBAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47584
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 19, 2001 - August 1, 2002

COWEN AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7616
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/12/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 6/15/2006
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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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

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Terminated by SEC on 12/09/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Madison Street Suite 1300, Syracuse, NY 13202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 288-8601
Established
Delaware since 04/16/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
692

FINRA licenses (4 States and Territories)


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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 Accounts25,442
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,671,069,034

Disclosures


Regulatory Event17
Arbitration4

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/14/2024
Cover Page
01/10/2024
12/14/2022

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Company Information


CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

CRD#: 10641

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