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Brian G. Parris
VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP
Cleveland, OH 44131
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CRD#: 6374541
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Professional summary
Brian Gregory Parris, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Cleveland, Ohio and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Cleveland, Ohio.
Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Brian has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION
NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE
START DATE: 08/2014
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY AND ANNUITIES
2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION
NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES
START DATE: 07/2014
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES
3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VANTAGE TAX SERVICES
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION
NATURE OF BUSINESS: TAX PREP
START DATE: 10/2015
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REFERRER
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INTAKE OF CLIENT TAX DOCS FOR THIRD PARTY TAX PREP AND SUBMISSION
4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION
NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY BUSINESS
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE
START DATE: 04/2017
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
April 11, 2017 - Present
VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 6200 Rockside Road, Cleveland, OH 44131RIA
CRD#: 105950
Cleveland, OH
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 6200 Rockside Rd, Cleveland, OH 44131RIA
CRD#: 105644
CLEVELAND, OH
Current
September 20, 2014 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 6200 Rockside Rd, Cleveland, OH 44131BD
CRD#: 13572
Cleveland, OH
Past
November 17, 2014 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
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".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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
Alaska(10/16/2025)
RR
Colorado(3/1/2024)
RR
Connecticut(6/28/2021)
RR
Delaware(3/1/2024)
RR
Florida(10/14/2022)
RR
Georgia(5/7/2025)
RR
Idaho(3/7/2024)
RR
Illinois(6/28/2021)
RR
Maryland(3/1/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(6/28/2021)
RR
Michigan(8/16/2022)
RR
Missouri(3/1/2024)
RR
New Jersey(3/10/2025)
RR
New York(3/1/2024)
RR
Ohio(9/22/2014)
IAR
Ohio(4/11/2017)
RR
Oklahoma(3/1/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/15/2022)
RR
South Carolina(9/27/2023)
RR
Virginia(6/3/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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