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Brian A. Taylor

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CRD#: 4585020
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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 A Taylor, who also goes by Brian A. Taylor, Brian A Taylor, Brian Arthur Taylor, Brian Taylor, was a registered financial professional .

Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Brian had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brian A. Taylor | Brian A Taylor | Brian Arthur Taylor | Brian Taylor

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

June 30, 2023 - April 8, 2024

CALAMOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143490
Los Angeles, CA
Past

November 18, 2021 - June 27, 2023

CONNECTUS WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 310912
El Segundo, CA
Past

February 25, 2021 - November 8, 2021

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109582
Los Angeles, CA
Past

July 26, 2018 - September 5, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 2, 2016 - August 22, 2016

NEXPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 165013
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 23, 2016 - June 8, 2016

NEXBANK SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 133267
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 18, 2015 - February 5, 2016

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19850
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

April 30, 2015 - June 16, 2015

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

June 5, 2008 - October 7, 2014

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7834
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 20, 2007 - May 13, 2008

NUVEEN FUND ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104626
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 7, 2007 - May 12, 2008

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 5, 2006 - April 16, 2007

TCW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106546
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

September 29, 2005 - March 15, 2007

TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 16670
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 6, 2003 - January 31, 2003

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

October 29, 2002 - January 31, 2003

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CALAMOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
CALAMOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 143490 / SEC#: 801-67787

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/25/2007 Approved)

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: 9/27/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/13/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CW
CALAMOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
CALAMOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 143490 / SEC#: 801-67787

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/25/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563-2787
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 245-7200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
45

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,434
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,090,678,284

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Company Information


CALAMOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 143490

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