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Chad P. Budy

APTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Lewis Center, OH 43035
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CRD#: 6126016
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Professional summary


Chad Patrick Budy, who also goes by Chad Budy, is a registered financial advisor currently at APTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Lewis Center, Ohio and BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC located in Worthington, Ohio.

Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Chad has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chad Budy

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Chad Patrick Budy'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

March 15, 2022 - Present

APTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 639 Carle Avenue, Lewis Center, OH 43035
RIA
CRD#: 284416
Lewis Center, OH
Current

May 19, 2026 - Present

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 6641 N High St Suite 200, Worthington, OH 43085
RIA
CRD#: 141413
Worthington, OH
Past

February 24, 2025 - May 11, 2026

SIMPLICITY WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 300572
Lewis Center, OH
Past

March 26, 2021 - March 16, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

March 19, 2021 - March 16, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

March 15, 2019 - March 26, 2021

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

March 14, 2019 - March 26, 2021

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

October 3, 2018 - March 6, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
UPPER ARLINGTON, OH
Past

October 3, 2018 - March 6, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
UPPER ARLINGTON, OH
Past

August 7, 2017 - October 12, 2018

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

August 7, 2017 - October 12, 2018

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

June 24, 2015 - August 8, 2017

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 16986
GROVE CITY, OH
Past

October 29, 2012 - August 8, 2017

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
GROVE CITY, OH

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".
BC
BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | XL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 141413 / SEC#: 801-68010

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2007 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2007 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2007 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(10/13/2023)
IAR
Ohio
(3/15/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/10/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BC
BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | XL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 141413 / SEC#: 801-68010

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2007 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2007 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2007 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1745 S. Naperville Road Suite 200, Wheaton, IL 60189
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 653-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
395

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC - FORM ADV PART 2A, APPENDIX 1 - WRAP BROCHURE (7/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts73,650
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,409,137,908

Red Flags


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Company Information


BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 141413Lewis Center, OH 43035

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