Paul E. Brandwein

PCFO CAPITAL

ST CHARLES, IL 60174

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CRD#: 6545738

Professional summary

Paul Edward Brandwein, who also goes by Paul Brandwein, is a registered financial advisor currently at PCFO CAPITAL located in St Charles, Illinois.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Paul has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

Paul Brandwein

Other business activities

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Playbook Wealth Partners LLC, President/owner, investment advisory services, started 3/2026.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 30, 2026 - Present

PCFO CAPITAL

Office #1: 200 W River Dr Suite 16, St Charles, IL 60174

RIA

CRD#: 336529

ST CHARLES, IL

Past

March 5, 2026 - July 30, 2026

HBW ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 143665

Saint Charles, IL

Past

October 21, 2025 - February 12, 2026

CAIS CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 154512

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 5, 2018 - July 30, 2025

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

RIA

CRD#: 107027

WHEATON, IL

Past

September 24, 2018 - July 30, 2025

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

CRD#: 28519

WHEATON, IL

Past

October 24, 2017 - August 24, 2018

FINANCE OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 284464

St. Charles, IL

Past

September 9, 2015 - March 16, 2016

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

ELGIN, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Illinois
(7/30/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/5/2018

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/9/2015

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/24/2017

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/9/2015

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

PCFO CAPITAL

PCFO | PCFO CAPITAL, LLC | PCFO CAPITAL

CRD#: 336529 / SEC#:

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2026 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

200 W River Dr Suite 16, St Charles, IL 60174

Mailing Address

Phone number

(708) 328-8515

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

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Paul E. Brandwein

Professional summary

At a Glance

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Paul Edward Brandwein's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

HBW ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CAIS CAPITAL LLC

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

FINANCE OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/5/2018

Series 63

Date: 10/9/2015

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/24/2017

Series 6

Date: 9/9/2015

Current Firm

PCFO CAPITAL

Contact information

Documents

Red Flags

Company Information

PCFO CAPITAL

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