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Brian E. Westerman

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES
Melville, NY 11747
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CRD#: 6495853
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Professional summary


Brian Edward Westerman, who also goes by Brian E Westerman, is a registered financial professional currently at HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC located in Melville, New York.

Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Brian has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brian E Westerman

Other business activities


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BRIAN WESTERMAN 321 WEST 54TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10019 CATEGORY: INSURANCE INVESTMENT RELATED: YES TITLE: AGENT DUTIES: OFFERING ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE, DISABILITY INSURANCE, FIXED ANNUITIES, AND TRADITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE START DATE: FEBRUARY 2 2021 HOURS PER MONTH: 3

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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

April 22, 2025 - Present

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 445 Broad Hollow Road Suite 332, Melville, NY 11747
BD
CRD#: 116681
Melville, NY
Past

August 25, 2022 - October 30, 2024

DALMORE GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 136352
New York, NY
Past

March 10, 2021 - April 20, 2022

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
Branchburg, NJ
Past

February 22, 2021 - April 20, 2022

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
Branchburg, NJ
Past

April 27, 2018 - February 23, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 24, 2017 - April 25, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 11, 2017 - April 25, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
New York
(4/22/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/19/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Mailing Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Phone number
(312) 962-3800
Established
Illinois since 06/28/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLCPARENT COMPANY
BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPHCTO1530829
COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION1813688
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
GRAY, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
KARL, MATTHEW JAMESPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP5361093
SMITH, SCOTT DAVIDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2523535

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681Melville, NY 11747

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