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Brian Ernest Swinehart

Brian E. Swinehart

SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Winona Lake, IN 46590
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CRD#: 4541366
Brian Ernest Swinehart

Professional summary


Brian Ernest Swinehart, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Winona Lake, Indiana.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Brian has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Business: Warsaw Aquatic Club - Investment-related: Yes - Business Address: 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw, IN 46580 - Nature of Business: Civic - Position: President, Board of Directors - Start Date: 09/22/2020 -Hours/Month: 8 hours/month - Hours/Month During Securities Trading Hours: 1 hours/month - Duties: Attend board meetings; liaison between active members/officers, and coaching staff. Advise on the investment account.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2020

Experience


Current

December 4, 2018 - Present

SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 801 Park Ave, Winona Lake, IN 46590
RIA
CRD#: 107517
Winona Lake, IN
Past

July 19, 2002 - October 4, 2002

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 24, 2002 - October 4, 2002

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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".
SF
SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS
SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SYM FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SYM FINANCIAL CORP. DBA SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SYM FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 107517 / SEC#: 801-23944

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/1985 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
Indiana
(12/4/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/4/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/17/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SF
SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS
SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SYM FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SYM FINANCIAL CORP. DBA SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SYM FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 107517 / SEC#: 801-23944

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/1985 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
801 Park Ave, Winona Lake, IN 46590
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 888-7968
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
74

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SYM ADV PART 2A (7/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,993
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,879,622,399

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/20/2024
Cover Page
06/29/2023
12/19/2022

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Company Information


SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 107517Winona Lake, IN 46590

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