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Scott D. Bussy

BEARING FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Austin, TX 78759
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CRD#: 724174
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Professional summary


Scott Dennis Bussy is a registered financial advisor currently at BEARING FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Austin, Texas.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Scott has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Name of Business: Group I Insurance License. Non-Investment related. Address: 11020 Oakmont, Overland Park, KS 66210. Nature of Business: Managing General Agency. Position/Title/Relationship: Agent. Hours per month: 2-3. Hours per month during Securities trading hours: 2-3. Duties/Responsibilities: I occasionally request proposals and review them with my clients.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 6, 2019 - Present

BEARING FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 9390 Research Blvd Kaleido Bldg I Suite 330, Austin, TX 78759
RIA
CRD#: 305257
Austin, TX
Past

August 1, 2016 - September 4, 2019

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 20999
AUSTIN, TX
Past

August 1, 2016 - September 4, 2019

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20999
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 7, 2003 - August 2, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
AUSTIN, TX
Past

September 3, 2002 - February 7, 2003

THE MASTERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108432
AUSTIN, TX
Past

September 3, 2002 - August 2, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
AUSTIN, TX
Past

December 19, 1997 - October 2, 2002

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
AUSTIN, TX
Past

December 15, 1997 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 15, 1997 - October 2, 2002

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 12, 1990 - October 17, 1994

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

November 6, 1987 - August 15, 1990

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 1, 1984 - March 29, 1985

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

February 19, 1983 - March 1, 1984

VEREX SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7704
Past

February 23, 1981 - July 6, 1981

WESTCAP SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 7301

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
Texas
(9/6/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/29/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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BEARING FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BEARING FINANCIAL ADVISORS, L.L.C. | BEARING FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 305257 / SEC#:

Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9390 Research Blvd Kaleido Bldg I Suite 330, Austin, TX 78759
Mailing Address
Phone number
(512) 241-1035
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts367
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 86,753,205

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Company Information


BEARING FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 305257Austin, TX 78759

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