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Brian W. Whitaker
GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Rockford, IL 61108
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CRD#: 4583876
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Professional summary
Brian Wade Whitaker is a registered financial advisor currently at GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Rockford, Illinois.
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, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. WHITAKER INSURANCE, INVESTMENT RELATED, BURLINGTON WI , INSURANCE AGENT, 01/2005, 280 HOURS PER MONTH, 7 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING, SALES OF FIXED ANNUITY DISABILITY HEALTH LIFE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND LTC PRODUCTS. 2. 1ST OPULENCE FINANCIAL LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; BURLINGTON, WI; OWNER/INSURANCE AGENT; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES; START 05/2015; APPROXIMATELY 280 HOURS PER MONTH SPENT IN THIS PRACTICE; 10 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING. 3. FARM INCOME, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, BURLINGTON WI, FARM INCOME, 05/2010, 20 HOURS PER MONTH, 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING, FARM INCOME. 4. B&M FINANCIAL INC; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, BURLINGTON, WI, OWNER; 12/2016, CREATED TO RECEIVE INSURANCE COMPENSATION.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 21, 2020 - Present
GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 5758 Elaine Drive Ste. 113, Rockford, IL 61108Office #2: 116 North Dodge Street Unit 8, Burlington, WI 53105Office #3: 200 South Executive Drive Suite 101, Brookfield, WI 53005RIA
CRD#: 281621
Rockford, IL
Past
April 20, 2021 - August 11, 2021
VISIONARY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 311702
BURLINGTON, WI
Past
October 26, 2011 - June 30, 2020
GREAT LAKES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 159223
BURLINGTON, WI
Past
March 3, 2009 - December 10, 2010
QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133358
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
March 2, 2009 - December 10, 2010
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 43100
BURLINGTON, WI
Past
October 24, 2005 - March 3, 2009
FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18464
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past
January 29, 2003 - October 20, 2005
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
RIA
CRD#: 5685
BURLINGTON, WI
Past
December 12, 2002 - October 20, 2005
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past
November 7, 2002 - December 13, 2002
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
November 7, 2002 - December 13, 2002
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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".
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GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
360 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WEALTHFUL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | TW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | TOTAL FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEAM N&L WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SYNERGIST PRIVATE WEALTH | SUNCREST WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | STRATEGIC WEALTH ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SRS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROSE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF TEXAS | RETALLICK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | REISING FINANCIAL | PRESERVATION FINANCIAL GROUP | MUNDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MTD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MITCHELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MIPRO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MESSINA'S WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARATHON GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY 360 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KNEPP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KNEPP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INVESTSAFE FINANCIAL | INTEGRITY PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | HYBRID WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARPER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRIMES FINANCIAL GROUP | GREAT LAKES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GREAT LAKES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRADY GROUP INC. | GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | FUTURE FOCUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FLYING EAGLE FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL RESOURCES GROUP | FINANCIAL ALLIANCE & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | FDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | FAIRBRIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | EVERGREEN TEAM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DIVERSIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COSAINT ADVISORS, LLC | CORNERSTONE WEALTH & TAX ADVISORY GROUP | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BILL SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BEACON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAKER RICHARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PRINCIPAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEN WEALTH & ASSET MANAGEMENT | ABSOLUTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 281621 / SEC#: 801-123227
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/2022 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/23/2022 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2022 Terminated)Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2022 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2022 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2022 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Illinois(5/8/2020)
IAR
Indiana(4/21/2020)
IAR
Iowa(5/29/2020)
IAR
Wisconsin(4/22/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
360 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WEALTHFUL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | TW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | TOTAL FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEAM N&L WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SYNERGIST PRIVATE WEALTH | SUNCREST WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | STRATEGIC WEALTH ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SRS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROSE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF TEXAS | RETALLICK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | REISING FINANCIAL | PRESERVATION FINANCIAL GROUP | MUNDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MTD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MITCHELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MIPRO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MESSINA'S WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARATHON GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY 360 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KNEPP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KNEPP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INVESTSAFE FINANCIAL | INTEGRITY PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | HYBRID WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARPER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRIMES FINANCIAL GROUP | GREAT LAKES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GREAT LAKES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRADY GROUP INC. | GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | FUTURE FOCUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FLYING EAGLE FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL RESOURCES GROUP | FINANCIAL ALLIANCE & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | FDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | FAIRBRIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | EVERGREEN TEAM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DIVERSIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COSAINT ADVISORS, LLC | CORNERSTONE WEALTH & TAX ADVISORY GROUP | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BILL SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BEACON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAKER RICHARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PRINCIPAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEN WEALTH & ASSET MANAGEMENT | ABSOLUTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 281621 / SEC#: 801-123227
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/2022 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/23/2022 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2022 Terminated)Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2022 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2022 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2022 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
3980 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Mailing Address
Phone number
(678) 694-8770
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
126
SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,460 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 639,157,693 |
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