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Brian C. Mccracken

PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS
Springfield, MO 65807
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CRD#: 4570232
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Professional summary


Brian Charles Mccracken is a registered financial advisor currently at PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC located in Springfield, Missouri and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Springfield, Missouri.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


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.
1) PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS; YES; 620 W. Republic Road, Suite 104, Springfield, MO 65807; MANAGE FEE ACCOUNTS; INVESTMENT ADVISOR REP AND PORTFOLIO MANAGER; 1/4/2010; 160 HRS/MO, 6 HRS DURING TRADING HRS; DEAL WITH AND MANAGE CLIENT ACCOUNTS ON A FEE BASIS. 2) MCCRACKEN FINANCIAL; INVESTMENT RELATED; 3010 EAST BATTLEFIELD, STE A SPRINGFIELD,MO; INVESTMENT SERVICES FOR RIA; OWNER; START DATE: 01/2010; APPROX 400 HRS/MO 3) PINNACLE CONSULTING CPAS, LLC. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 4200 S QUAIL CREEK, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807. PARTNER OF ACCOUNTING FIRM, 8/2015-PRESENT. 20 HRS/MONTH, 5 DURING TRADING. ASSIST WITH ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING PROJECTS. 4) Nixa Public Schools-Not investment related-514 S. Nicholas Rd, Nixa, MO 65714-Football Coach-Youth football supervisor-8/1/19-10 hrs/mth-0 during trading hrs-I supervise the youth football program.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 21, 2010 - Present

PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 620 W. Republic Road Suite 104, Springfield, MO 65807
RIA
CRD#: 145628
Springfield, MO
Current

January 4, 2010 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 620 W. Republic Road Suite 104, Springfield, MO 65807
BD
CRD#: 35747
Springfield, MO
Past

June 1, 2009 - January 7, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

June 1, 2009 - January 7, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

September 15, 2006 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

September 15, 2006 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

October 16, 2002 - September 19, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

September 23, 2002 - September 19, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SPRINGFIELD, MO

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".
PF
PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC
PINNACLE ASSET MANAGEMENT | PINNACLE TACTICAL FUNDS | PINNACLE SHERMAN FUNDS | PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145628 / SEC#: 801-78013

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2013 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2013 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2013 Terminated)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(1/4/2010)
RR
Florida
(1/5/2010)
RR
Indiana
(3/1/2023)
RR
Kansas
(6/19/2018)
RR
Missouri
(1/4/2010)
IAR
Missouri
(1/21/2010)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/28/2025)
IAR
Texas
(1/6/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/29/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/11/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 1/11/2007
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PF
PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC
PINNACLE ASSET MANAGEMENT | PINNACLE TACTICAL FUNDS | PINNACLE SHERMAN FUNDS | PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145628 / SEC#: 801-78013

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2013 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2013 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2013 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
620 W. Republic Road Suite 104, Springfield, MO 65807
Mailing Address
Phone number
(417) 886-6590
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
13

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC ADV BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,876
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 341,342,744

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
04/16/2025
Cover Page
01/26/2024
01/25/2023

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Company Information


PINNACLE FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 145628Springfield, MO 65807

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