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Brian P. Purcell

PKS ADVISORY SERVICES
Malta, NY 12020
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CRD#: 5687443
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Professional summary


Brian Patrick Purcell JR., who also goes by Brian Patrick Purcell, is a registered financial advisor currently at PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Malta, New York and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Malta, New York.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Brian has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brian Patrick Purcell

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.
1) PKSA- INVESTMENT RELATED. 80 STATE ST, ALBANY, NY 12207. IAR. 05/2013. 45 HRS/MO. ADVISE CLIENTS ON INVESTMENTS 2) PKS FINANCIAL, 80 STATE ST, ALBANY, NY 12207. INVESTMENT RELATED, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT, 6/2014-PRESENT. 10 HRS/MONTH, 1-3 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING. DUTIES INCLUDE SALES OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND FIXED ANNUITIES. 3) Empire State Legacy Holdings, LLC; Not Investment Related; 627 Timberside Court, Albany NY 12203; LLC; Limited Liability Corporation; Owner; 10/20/2020; 0 hrs/month; 0 hrs during trading; created for tax purposes and to mitigate business liability

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Brian Patrick Purcell JR.'s CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

April 6, 2017 - Present

PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3 Hemphill Place Suite 114, Malta, NY 12020
RIA
CRD#: 125648
Malta, NY
Current

August 2, 2012 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 3 Hemphill Place Suite 114, Malta, NY 12020
BD
CRD#: 35747
Malta, 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".
PA
PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
49 FINANCIAL | WOODLANDS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | WOEHLER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTHPATH INVESTMENT ADVISORS | THE O'HAGAN GROUP | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GROUP | ROYAL HARBOR PARTNERS | ROY MATLOCK JR. ADVISORY | REID FINANCIAL | PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | PORTUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATALE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MELECO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACALUSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KAYE RIGGS & ASSOCIATES | J. STEAKLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATED ASSET | HERITAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | GROWE CAPITAL ADVISORS | FOREVER YOUNG WEALTH | FINDLEY ADVISORS | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA | FBG ADVISORY | DAVIS BRINKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAE CAPITAL STRATEGIES | CONCENTRIC ADVISORS | CAPITAL SARATOGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEGIANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALBANY ADVISOR GROUP

CRD#: 125648 / SEC#: 801-62147

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Terminated)

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
(6/3/2013)
RR
Alaska
(6/3/2013)
RR
Arizona
(6/3/2013)
RR
Arkansas
(6/3/2013)
RR
California
(6/3/2013)
RR
Colorado
(6/3/2013)
RR
Connecticut
(6/3/2013)
RR
Delaware
(6/3/2013)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/3/2013)
RR
Florida
(6/3/2013)
RR
Georgia
(6/3/2013)
RR
Hawaii
(8/19/2014)
RR
Idaho
(1/24/2023)
RR
Illinois
(6/3/2013)
RR
Indiana
(6/3/2013)
RR
Iowa
(6/3/2013)
RR
Kansas
(6/3/2013)
RR
Kentucky
(6/3/2013)
RR
Louisiana
(6/3/2013)
RR
Maine
(6/3/2013)
RR
Maryland
(6/3/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/3/2013)
RR
Michigan
(6/3/2013)
RR
Minnesota
(6/3/2013)
RR
Mississippi
(6/3/2013)
RR
Missouri
(6/3/2013)
RR
Montana
(6/3/2013)
RR
Nebraska
(6/3/2013)
RR
Nevada
(6/3/2013)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/3/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(6/3/2013)
RR
New Mexico
(6/3/2013)
RR
New York
(2/26/2013)
IAR
New York
(4/8/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(6/4/2013)
RR
North Dakota
(6/3/2013)
RR
Ohio
(6/4/2013)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/3/2013)
RR
Oregon
(6/3/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/3/2013)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/3/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(6/3/2013)
RR
South Dakota
(6/3/2013)
RR
Tennessee
(6/3/2013)
RR
Texas
(6/3/2013)
RR
Utah
(6/3/2013)
RR
Vermont
(6/3/2013)
RR
Virginia
(6/3/2013)
RR
Washington
(6/3/2013)
RR
West Virginia
(1/24/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/3/2013)
RR
Wyoming
(6/18/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/10/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PA
PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
49 FINANCIAL | WOODLANDS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | WOEHLER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTHPATH INVESTMENT ADVISORS | THE O'HAGAN GROUP | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GROUP | ROYAL HARBOR PARTNERS | ROY MATLOCK JR. ADVISORY | REID FINANCIAL | PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | PORTUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATALE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MELECO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACALUSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KAYE RIGGS & ASSOCIATES | J. STEAKLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATED ASSET | HERITAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | GROWE CAPITAL ADVISORS | FOREVER YOUNG WEALTH | FINDLEY ADVISORS | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA | FBG ADVISORY | DAVIS BRINKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAE CAPITAL STRATEGIES | CONCENTRIC ADVISORS | CAPITAL SARATOGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEGIANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALBANY ADVISOR GROUP

CRD#: 125648 / SEC#: 801-62147

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Mailing Address
Phone number
(518) 426-5791
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
49

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,419
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 905,367,391

Red Flags


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Company Information


PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 125648Malta, NY 12020

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