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Brendan M. Krahl

TOTAL CLARITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT,
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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CRD#: 6194297
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Professional summary


Brendan Michael Krahl, who also goes by Brendan M Krahl, is a registered financial advisor currently at TOTAL CLARITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC located in Arlington Heights, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Brendan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Brendan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brendan M Krahl

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) 02/07/2024 - Total Clarity Wealth Management - Inv Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started: 12/22/2023 - 160 Hrs/Mo During Trading. 2) 02/13/2024 - Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. - Inv Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor - IAR - Started: 12/22/2023 - 160 Hrs/mo During Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc., an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 12/2023. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec. 3) 03/12/2024 - Tri County Tax & Accounting - Inv Related - Morris, IL - Tax Prep/Accounting/CPA - Investor - Started: 12/22/2023 - 5 Hrs/Mo; 0 Hr During Trading. 4) 01/21/2025- The Bold Financial- Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only- INV Related- At Reported Business Location(s)- Start date 12/17/2024- 1 Hour Per Month- 1 Hour During Trading. 5) 10/01/2025 - Non-Variable Insurance - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date:08/28/2025 - 1 Hrs/Mth - 1 Hrs During Trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

December 21, 2023 - Present

TOTAL CLARITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC

Office #1: 171 W Wing St #206, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
RIA
CRD#: 142728
Arlington Heights, IL
Current

January 5, 2016 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 171 W Wing St Ste 204b, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Arlington Heights, IL
Past

April 17, 2018 - January 8, 2024

CAPITAL POINT FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 171867
GLENVIEW, IL
Past

March 14, 2014 - December 9, 2014

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
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".
TC
TOTAL CLARITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC
AMERICAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TOTAL CLARITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC | PREACTIVE INVESTMENTS | PLANNED FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE | EXEMPLAR FINANCIAL NETWORK | CRITERION WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | BEYOND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | AMERICAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC

CRD#: 142728 / SEC#: 801-67755

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2007 Approved)

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
Arizona
(6/6/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(6/6/2023)
RR
California
(6/6/2023)
RR
Colorado
(6/6/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(7/18/2023)
RR
Florida
(6/6/2023)
RR
Georgia
(6/6/2023)
RR
Idaho
(6/30/2023)
RR
Illinois
(1/5/2016)
IAR
Illinois
(12/21/2023)
RR
Indiana
(6/6/2023)
RR
Maryland
(6/17/2025)
RR
Michigan
(9/24/2025)
RR
Missouri
(6/6/2023)
RR
Montana
(6/6/2023)
RR
Nevada
(6/6/2023)
RR
New York
(6/6/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(2/2/2022)
RR
Ohio
(6/7/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/6/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(8/25/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/3/2024)
RR
Texas
(11/6/2024)
RR
Virginia
(9/4/2023)
RR
Washington
(6/6/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/6/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/25/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 6/15/2023
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TC
TOTAL CLARITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC
AMERICAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TOTAL CLARITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC | PREACTIVE INVESTMENTS | PLANNED FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE | EXEMPLAR FINANCIAL NETWORK | CRITERION WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | BEYOND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | AMERICAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC

CRD#: 142728 / SEC#: 801-67755

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
525 Tyler Rd Suite T, St. Charles, IL 60174
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 762-9352
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TOTAL CLARITY VISION ACCOUNT WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,412
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 607,883,000

Red Flags


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Company Information


TOTAL CLARITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC

CRD#: 142728Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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