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Brian C. Peterson

INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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CRD#: 5587913
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Professional summary

Brian Christian Peterson is a registered financial advisor currently at INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC located in Carlsbad, California.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Brian has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 19, 2023 - Present

INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC

Office #1: 2792 Gateway Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
RIA
CRD#: 299589
Carlsbad, CA
Past

February 16, 2022 - April 4, 2023

MUTUAL OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 27878
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 20, 2008 - November 28, 2011

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
PARSIPPANY, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ID
INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC
FINANCIAL DETOX | INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC | IDA WEALTH | FUTUREADY 401(K)

CRD#: 299589 / SEC#: 801-114418

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2018 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.

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IAR
California
(5/19/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/19/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/25/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 2/16/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 2/9/2022
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/18/2008
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

ID
INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC
FINANCIAL DETOX | INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC | IDA WEALTH | FUTUREADY 401(K)

CRD#: 299589 / SEC#: 801-114418

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2018 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
2792 Gateway Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 401-2083
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
24

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

IDA FORM ADV PART 2A DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 (9/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts879
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 828,210,292

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Company Information

INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 299589Carlsbad, CA 92009

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