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Bret Gregory Stewart

Bret G. Stewart

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CRD#: 5691209
Bret Gregory Stewart

Professional summary

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Bret Gregory Stewart was a registered financial professional .

Bret is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2009. Bret had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Biography

Bret provides personalized wealth planning solutions for high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners. He designs and implements customized wealth plans with a focus on clients’ long-term objectives and cash flow needs. He also provides integrated planning and strategies for growing and protecting wealth, including tax and estate planning, risk management and retirement planning. Prior to joining Mariner Wealth Advisors, Bret served as a vice president and senior portfolio advisor for Merrill Lynch, where he was responsible for portfolio analysis, needs assessment, financial planning, portfolio design and ongoing collaboration with clients on goal achievement. Bret has an MBA from the University of Southern California.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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.
I*113119 For profit or not for profit: Non-Profit Organization Name of outside business organization: USC Alumni Club of LA Beach Cities Investment related: N Address of business: Los Angeles, California 90089 Nature of business: Charitable Organization, Position, title, association: Advisory Board Member, Start date of relationship: 3/12/2018 Number of hours devoted: 10 hour(s) Monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: I am a board member who helps decide and organize future events for our fundraising. The purpose of our efforts is to fund scholarships for disadvantaged high school grads in Los Angeles.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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None

Experience

Past

March 3, 2023 - April 30, 2025

MARINER WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 140195
El Segundo, CA
Past

February 27, 2017 - March 6, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 24, 2017 - March 6, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 9, 2009 - April 16, 2010

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
EL SEGUNDO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MW
MARINER WEALTH
ADVICEPERIOD | MARINER, LLC | MARINER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | MARINER WEALTH ADVISORS | MARINER WEALTH | MARINER ULTRA | MARINER INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING, LLC | MARINER INSTITUTIONAL | MARINER | KUMMER FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

CRD#: 140195 / SEC#: 801-66632

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2006 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/24/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/3/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/24/2017
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/25/2009
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

MW
MARINER WEALTH
ADVICEPERIOD | MARINER, LLC | MARINER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | MARINER WEALTH ADVISORS | MARINER WEALTH | MARINER ULTRA | MARINER INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING, LLC | MARINER INSTITUTIONAL | MARINER | KUMMER FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

CRD#: 140195 / SEC#: 801-66632

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2006 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
5700 W. 112th Street Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 904-5700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,503

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MARINER ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts155,767
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 98,603,233,201

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2025
Cover Page
Report
11/19/2024
Cover Page
Report
12/21/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

MARINER WEALTH

Senior Wealth AdvisorCRD#: 140195

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