Ryan D. Scott

BRIGHTER FINANCIAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Reston, VA 20190

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CRD#: 7179556

Professional summary

Ryan Douglas Scott, who also goes by Ryan Scott, is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIGHTER FINANCIAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Reston, Virginia and MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Reston, Virginia.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Ryan has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Ryan Scott

Other business activities

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(1.) Clark & Associates, Inc.; Yes; Reston, VA; Insurance services; Insurance Agent; 01/2023; 0/ hrs MO; 0/ HRS MO (2.) Madison Avenue Securities, LLC; Yes; Reston, VA; Broker-Dealer; Registered Representative; 01/2023; 40/ HRS MO; 40/ HRS MO

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 10, 2025 - Present

BRIGHTER FINANCIAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1984 Isaac Newton Sq. W Suite 203, Reston, VA 20190

RIA

CRD#: 300619

Reston, VA

Current

January 20, 2023 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1984 Isaac Newton Sq. W. Suite 203, Reston, VA 20190

RIA

CRD#: 23224

Reston, VA

Past

June 19, 2022 - November 14, 2022

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 11025

MCLEAN, VA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BRIGHTER FINANCIAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 300619 / SEC#: 801-131484

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/25/2024 Approved)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/26/2024 Terminated)

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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.

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.

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Virginia
(5/19/2023)

IAR

Virginia
(6/10/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/18/2023

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 6/18/2022

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 6/22/2021

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

BRIGHTER FINANCIAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 300619 / SEC#: 801-131484

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/25/2024 Approved)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/26/2024 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

1984 Isaac Newton Sq. W Suite 203, Reston, VA 20190

Mailing Address

Phone number

(703) 796-0957

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV2A/2B - SEC (4/30/2025)

WRAP BROCHURE - SEC (2/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	840
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 116,329,199

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Ryan D. Scott

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

BRIGHTER FINANCIAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BRIGHTER FINANCIAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/18/2023

Series 7TO

Date: 6/18/2022

SIE

Date: 6/22/2021

FINRA

Current Firm

BRIGHTER FINANCIAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

BRIGHTER FINANCIAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

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