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Bryan R. Ellis

SECOND MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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CRD#: 5739700
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Professional summary

Bryan Richard Ellis, who also goes by Bryan R. Ellis, is a registered financial advisor currently at SECOND MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL, INC. located in Redondo Beach, California.

Bryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Bryan has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Bryan R. Ellis

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 18, 2017 - Present

SECOND MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 1815 Via El Prado Ste 303, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
RIA
CRD#: 152493
Redondo Beach, CA
Past

February 9, 2010 - December 31, 2016

SECOND MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 152493
REDONDO BEACH, CA

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
California
(1/18/2017)
IAR
Texas
(2/24/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/18/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

SM
SECOND MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL, INC.
BRYAN R. ELLIS, CPA | SECOND MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL, INC. | ELLIS BRYAN RICHARD | BRYAN RICHARD ELLIS

CRD#: 152493 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/18/2017 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2025 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information

Main Address
1815 Via El Prado Ste 303, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 373-3952
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts70
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 37,435,689

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Company Information

SECOND MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 152493Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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