Brian D. Gawthrop

FIVE CEDARS

Kirkland, WA 98033

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CRD#: 4514776

Professional summary

Brian Douglas Gawthrop, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FIVE CEDARS located in Kirkland, Washington.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Brian has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

Biography

Clients looking thoughtful and actionable advice, tempered with 20 years of experience, often find Brian's approach refreshing. Having an experienced 3rd party fiduciary who is not emotionally attached to your money can have its advantages, especially in times of change. Brian's strives to lead clients through their financial journey, not just provide a roadmap and wishing you "luck." Candor, Commitment, Consistency, Contentment, and Courage are all attributes clients will experience when working with Brian.

Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?

Retirement Planning

Socially Responsible Investing

Comprehensive Financial Planni...

Inheritance

Retirement Income Management

Investment Planning

Tax Planning

Estate Planning

Social Security Planning

Insurance Planning

Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?

Charitable Giving

Corporate Executives

Fixed Fee (Subscription, Retai...

Hourly

Investment Advice with Ongoing...

Socially Responsible Investmen...

What is your minimum asset requirement?

250K

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2005

Experience

Current

June 8, 2022 - Present

FIVE CEDARS

Office #1: 608 State St Suite 100 L, Kirkland, WA 98033

RIA

CRD#: 319384

Kirkland, WA

Past

July 20, 2016 - February 28, 2022

ROBINSWOOD FINANCIAL

RIA

CRD#: 143417

KIRKLAND, WA

Past

October 5, 2012 - May 7, 2015

FIVE CEDARS FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 164940

KIRKLAND, WA

Past

April 14, 2011 - June 4, 2012

HORIZON ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 109613

BELLEVUE, WA

Past

October 27, 2010 - April 13, 2011

KAIZEN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 155353

BELLEVUE, WA

Past

May 24, 2010 - October 8, 2010

HARVEST CAPITAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 126150

BELLEVUE, WA

Past

October 2, 2006 - August 20, 2009

AMERICAN PENSIONS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 129839

GREENVILLE, SC

Past

May 20, 2002 - April 28, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

BETHESDA, MD

Past

May 3, 2002 - April 28, 2005

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

May 3, 2002 - April 28, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

Washington
(6/8/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/17/2002

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/2/2002

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

FIVE CEDARS

5CEDARS | FIVE CEDARS FINANCIAL, LLC | FIVE CEDARS

CRD#: 319384 / SEC#:

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2022 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

608 State St Suite 100 L, Kirkland, WA 98033

Mailing Address

Phone number

(425) 321-1234

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	37
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 9,695,377

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Brian D. Gawthrop

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

ROBINSWOOD FINANCIAL

FIVE CEDARS FINANCIAL, LLC

HORIZON ASSET MANAGEMENT

KAIZEN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

HARVEST CAPITAL ADVISORS INC.

AMERICAN PENSIONS, INC.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/17/2002

Series 7

Date: 5/2/2002

Current Firm

FIVE CEDARS

Contact information

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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