Brian G. Hennessy

HENNESSY FINANCIAL SERVICES

Medford, MA

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CRD#: 5485004

Professional summary

Brian Garrett Hennessy, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at HENNESSY FINANCIAL SERVICES located in Medford, Massachusetts and STAGE HARBOR FINANCIAL located in Westwood, Massachusetts.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Brian has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 7 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Hennessy Financial Services - 59 Bowdoin Street Medford, MA 02155 - Owner-Financial Planning\occasional tax prep - 25 hrs a month Stage Harbor Financial, LLC - 197 First Ave., Suite 220, Needham, MA 02494 - Investment Advisor and Operational - 85% of time. Notary Public of Massachusetts

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2010

Experience

Current

December 3, 2014 - Present

HENNESSY FINANCIAL SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 173578

Medford, MA

Current

June 29, 2018 - Present

STAGE HARBOR FINANCIAL

Office #1: 100 Lowder Brook Drive Suite #2500, Westwood, MA 02090

RIA

CRD#: 289725

WESTWOOD, MA

Past

July 16, 2014 - December 26, 2014

HENNESSY FINANCIAL SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 140251

MELROSE, MA

Past

June 10, 2011 - June 20, 2014

WASHINGTON TRUST ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 110407

WELLESLEY, MA

Past

May 15, 2008 - June 20, 2014

WESTON SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 15743

WELLESLEY, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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STAGE HARBOR FINANCIAL

CORTANA ADVISORS, LLC | STAGE HARBOR FINANCIAL, LLC | STAGE HARBOR FINANCIAL

CRD#: 289725 / SEC#: 801-112359

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Massachusetts
(12/3/2014)

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/14/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

STAGE HARBOR FINANCIAL

CORTANA ADVISORS, LLC | STAGE HARBOR FINANCIAL, LLC | STAGE HARBOR FINANCIAL

CRD#: 289725 / SEC#: 801-112359

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2018 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

100 Lowder Brook Drive Suite #2500, Westwood, MA 02090

Mailing Address

Phone number

(781) 934-3130

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR STAGE HARBOR FINANCIAL, LLC (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	901
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 972,886,954

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/02/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/11/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/12/2023	Cover Page	Report
10/14/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brian Garrett Hennessy's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

HENNESSY FINANCIAL SERVICES

STAGE HARBOR FINANCIAL

HENNESSY FINANCIAL SERVICES

WASHINGTON TRUST ADVISORS

WESTON SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

STAGE HARBOR FINANCIAL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 7

Date: 5/14/2008

Current Firm

STAGE HARBOR FINANCIAL

Contact information

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

STAGE HARBOR FINANCIAL

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