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Bradley H. Seberhagen

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
WHEATON, IL 60187
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CRD#: 4995896
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Professional summary


Bradley H Seberhagen, who also goes by Brad Howard Seberhagen, Brad Seberhagen, Bradley H. Seberhagen, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP located in Wheaton, Illinois and FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. located in Wheaton, Illinois.

Bradley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Bradley has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE, Series 3, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brad Howard Seberhagen | Brad Seberhagen | Bradley H. Seberhagen

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.
OTHER BUSINESS NAME: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMES SERVICES. LOCATION: 980 N. MICHIGAN AVE. STE. 700. NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE. POSITION OR TITLE: LICENSED REALTOR. RESPONSIBILITIES: SELLING/RENTING INVESTMENT PROPERTY. INVESTMENT-RELATED: NO. HOURS PER MONTH(TOTAL/DURING MARKET HOURS): 1 TOTAL/ NONE DURING MARKET HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Bradley H Seberhagen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 3, 2014 - Present

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

Office #1: 120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
RIA
CRD#: 107027
WHEATON, IL
Current

October 2, 2014 - Present

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

Office #1: 120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
BD
CRD#: 28519
WHEATON, IL
Past

August 4, 2014 - October 7, 2014

PATRICK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16518
TRABUCO CANYON, CA
Past

March 10, 2011 - August 8, 2014

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 9, 2009 - March 9, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 9, 2009 - March 9, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 17, 2009 - May 1, 2009

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 26, 2007 - February 5, 2009

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 29, 2006 - October 8, 2007

TRADESTATION SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39473
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 14, 2005 - January 17, 2006

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

September 2, 2005 - January 17, 2006

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, 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".
FT
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 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.
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
Illinois
(10/2/2014)
IAR
Illinois
(11/3/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/3/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/15/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/22/2005
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FT
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 765-8000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
520

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - 03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,033
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 256,328,000,000

Red Flags


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Company Information


FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027Wheaton, IL 60187

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