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Bret A. Farris

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CRD#: 5829822
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Bret Alan Farris, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, who also goes by Bret Farris, was a registered financial professional .

Bret is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2010. Bret had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bret Farris

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
CPWA®

Start date: 2017-09-18

Expire date: 2023-01-31

Experience


Past

December 16, 2020 - May 23, 2022

DEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 114148
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

November 27, 2019 - January 17, 2020

FORVIS MAZARS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110905
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

March 11, 2016 - August 13, 2019

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 8, 2011 - July 22, 2014

CURI CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134249
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 20, 2010 - August 23, 2012

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
CHICAGO, IL

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".
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DEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT
DEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | DEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 114148 / SEC#: 801-108014

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2016 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2016 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2016 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/14/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/15/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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DEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT
DEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | DEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 114148 / SEC#: 801-108014

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2016 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2016 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
8888 E. Raintree Drive Suite 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Mailing Address
Phone number
(480) 614-9119
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (8/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts664
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 361,883,561

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Company Information


DEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 114148

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