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Brennan A. Gmeiner

TURNING POINT FINANCIAL
Frederick, MD 21703
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CRD#: 6389785
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Professional summary


Brennan Ambrose Gmeiner, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at TURNING POINT FINANCIAL located in Frederick, Maryland.

Brennan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Brennan has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) YOUTH LACROSSE; FREDERICK, MD; 9/2015; ASSISTANT COACH; 6 HR/WK - 0/TRADING; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 2) LETIP OF FREDERICK MD; FREDERICK, MD; 9/2016; PRESIDENT OF NETWORKING GROUP; 1 HR/WK - 0/TRADING; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 3) Brennan Gmeiner Insurance Business, Independent Insurance Agent; Investment Related: No; Location: 1719 Castle Rock Rd Frederick Maryland 21701; Start date: 2016-01-01; Agent for various independent insurance companies; Description: Sometimes receives direct compensation (including commissions) from various companies for insurance related business under life, health, disability, property & casualty licenses. This is in addition to compensation received from Turning Point related to this business; Position Title: Insurance Sales; Responsibilities Duties: Finding insurance products for clients that meet their needs. Including contracting with separate companies to underwrite insurance business. Sometimes compensation is received from making introductions to insurance agencies.; Hours per month during trading hours: 15; Hours per month outside trading hours: 30; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 10 4) St Johns Regional school (K-8); Investment-related: No; Locations: 8414 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702; Description: PRIVATE SCHOOL; Position/Title: BOARD OF DIRECTORS; Responsibilities/Duties: helping the school make budgeting decisions and help with the strategic direction of the school. Start date: 12/1/2020; Hours per month devoted to the business: 2; During trading hours: 0 hours; Outside trading hours: 2 hours; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: $0.00 UNPAID. 5) Landlord; Investment related: Yes; Location: 1719 Castle Rock Rd Frederick Maryland 21701; Description: I engage in renting and managing real estate for rental income.; Position Title: Landlord/Owner; Responsibilities Duties: Managing real estate; Start date: 2020-06-17; Hours per month during trading hours: 0; Hours per month outside trading hours: 2; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 10. 6) From The Ground Up Rental Properties LLC; Managing Member; Investment related: Yes; Location: 1719 Castle Rock Rd Frederick MD 21701; Description: Amending existing rental property/landlord OBA to simply include the fact that I have an LLC; From The Ground Up Rental Properties, LLC; which manages rental properties. The existing LLC could also manage other future LLCs which hold those properties. After talking to John Quinn, he felt it would be good to name the LLC and that saying that it could manage other LLCs that hold property would be fine since everything would flow back to the parent entity. ; Start date: 2023-11-06; Hours devoted to business during trading hours: 20; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 40; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 10; Contact person at the organization: Brennan Gmeiner.

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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

July 16, 2019 - Present

TURNING POINT FINANCIAL

Office #1: 7210 Corporate Ct. Ste A, Frederick, MD 21703
RIA
CRD#: 301282
Frederick, MD
Past

July 15, 2019 - January 31, 2023

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Frederick, MD
Past

August 17, 2015 - July 23, 2019

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
FREDERICK, MD
Past

August 17, 2015 - July 23, 2019

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FREDERICK, MD
Past

April 22, 2015 - July 20, 2015

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
GLENSIDE, PA
Past

February 9, 2015 - July 20, 2015

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
GLENSIDE, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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TURNING POINT FINANCIAL
TURNING POINT BENEFIT GROUP, INC. | TURNING POINT FINANCIAL

CRD#: 301282 / SEC#: 801-116895

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2019 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Maryland
(7/16/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/17/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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TURNING POINT FINANCIAL
TURNING POINT BENEFIT GROUP, INC. | TURNING POINT FINANCIAL

CRD#: 301282 / SEC#: 801-116895

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7210 Corporate Ct. Ste A, Frederick, MD 21703
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 846-9336
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A- TURNING POINT FINANCIAL (3/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,659
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 383,146,200

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Company Information


TURNING POINT FINANCIAL

CRD#: 301282Frederick, MD 21703

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