Bryan J. Okuley
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES
Findlay, OH 45840
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CRD#: 4897214
Professional summary
Bryan James Okuley, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Findlay, Ohio.
Bryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Bryan has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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WESTERN SOUTHERN LIFE- NO- FINDLAY, OH- FULL TIME AGENCY MANAGER// BGSU INSURANCE ADVISORY BOARD- BOARD MEMBER- NO COMPENSATION// WESTGATE TOASTMASTERS CLUB - VP OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 06/06/25, 6HRS PER MONTH, NO COMPENSATION///
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2021
Experience
Current
July 10, 2019 - Present
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: Riverview Building 1000 East Main Crross, Suite 103, Findlay, OH 45840Office #2: 1745 Indian Wood Circle Ste 140, Maumee, OH 43537RIA
BD
CRD#: 8099
Findlay, OH
Current
January 22, 2013 - Present
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: Riverview Building 1000 East Main Crross, Suite 103, Findlay, OH 45840Office #2: 1745 Indian Wood Circle Ste 140, Maumee, OH 43537RIA
BD
CRD#: 8099
Findlay, OH
Past
August 24, 2011 - December 31, 2012
GLOBAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 121442
MIAMI BEACH, FL
Past
August 23, 2011 - December 31, 2012
ESSEX SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 46605
DAYTON, OH
Past
December 23, 2009 - August 4, 2010
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
FRANKLIN, OH
Past
February 23, 2007 - December 31, 2007
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
DAYTON, OH
Past
February 22, 2007 - December 31, 2007
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
DAYTON, OH
Past
January 21, 2005 - December 15, 2006
HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 46047
MAUMEE, OH
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".
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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(8/1/2024)
RR
California(11/7/2023)
RR
Colorado(9/4/2025)
RR
Florida(6/16/2020)
RR
Illinois(3/11/2025)
RR
Indiana(5/13/2021)
RR
Kansas(9/29/2023)
RR
Kentucky(3/10/2023)
RR
Michigan(11/22/2022)
IAR
Michigan(11/22/2022)
RR
Nebraska(9/23/2025)
RR
Nevada(1/11/2024)
RR
New Mexico(11/28/2023)
RR
Ohio(1/22/2013)
IAR
Ohio(7/10/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/16/2024)
RR
Texas(5/28/2024)
RR
Vermont(4/7/2025)
RR
Virginia(8/23/2016)
RR
Wisconsin(10/10/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
400 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
400 Broadway Ms-03, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone number
(513) 629-1055
Established
Ohio since 05/21/1974
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
95
SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN AND SOUTHERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY | OWNER | |
| BRODIE, TROY DALE | PRESIDENT | 1924559 |
| DELUCA, JAMES JOSEPH | VP, MARKETING | 5420948 |
| HERRON, SARAH SPARKS | CORPORATE SECRETARY | 6905684 |
| JOHNSON, JAY VINCENT | TREASURER | 6607547 |
| LOVELESS, MATTHEW WILLIAM | VP, AGENCY STRATEGY, TRAINING & TALENT ACQUISITION | 5657647 |
| LUEBBE, GREGORY MICHAEL | ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT | 2924719 |
| MCGRUDER, JILL TRIPP | DIRECTOR | 1221720 |
| MOURNE, DOUGLAS EDWARD | AVP, BROKERAGE OPERATIONS | 2999021 |
| NIEMEYER, JONATHAN DAVID | DIRECTOR | 5863603 |
| SCOTT, SHAWN MICHAEL | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4673623 |
| STEARNS, TIMOTHY STEVEN | VP, COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1327230 |
| WIEDENHEFT, TERRIE ANN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO | 2619213 |
| WITTMAN, SCOTT JOSEPH | VP TAX | 7679752 |
| WUEBBLING, DONALD JOSEPH | DIRECTOR | 473438 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 655 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 175,814,665 |
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