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Bradford J. Combes

VIRTUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS
Winter Park, FL
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CRD#: 5212463
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Professional summary


Bradford John Combes, who also goes by Brad John Combes, is a registered financial advisor currently at VIRTUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS located in Winter Park, Florida.

Bradford is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Bradford has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brad John Combes

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.
Fixed Insurance, Life, Annuities, LTC, DI, Health, Medical, 8/24/17. BWD Financial Group, LLC - investment related - Windemere, FL - Formed to track activity as investment advisor representative - Owner - 12/2023.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

December 5, 2022 - Present

VIRTUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 323365
Winter Park, FL
Past

September 2, 2020 - December 8, 2022

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
MAITLAND, FL
Past

August 4, 2017 - December 8, 2022

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
MAITLAND, FL
Past

May 9, 2012 - August 12, 2015

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
MAITLAND, FL
Past

December 7, 2006 - March 22, 2012

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
ORLANDO, FL

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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VIRTUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS
VIRTUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | VIRTUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 323365 / SEC#: 801-126973

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2022 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(12/12/2022)
IAR
Texas
(12/5/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/25/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VF
VIRTUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS
VIRTUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | VIRTUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 323365 / SEC#: 801-126973

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Winter Park, FL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(407) 267-8445
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (2/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,591
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 112,886,000

Red Flags


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Company Information


VIRTUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 323365Winter Park, FL

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