Brendren S. Austin

CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES

FRISCO, TX 75034

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CRD#: 7410102

Professional summary

Brendren Spencer Austin is a registered financial advisor currently at CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Frisco, Texas.

Brendren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Brendren has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Current

July 12, 2021 - Present

CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Office #1: 17 Cowboys Way, Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034

RIA

CRD#: 111521

FRISCO, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC | CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, PC | CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.

CRD#: 111521 / SEC#: 801-39899

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/1991 Approved)

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.

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IAR

Texas
(7/12/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/6/2021

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC | CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, PC | CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.

CRD#: 111521 / SEC#: 801-39899

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/1991 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

17 Cowboys Way, Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034

Mailing Address

Phone number

(972) 233-3323

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

337

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CAIN WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A 08.26.2025 (8/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	10,602
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 4,237,891,280

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/26/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/24/2024	Cover Page	Report
03/18/2024	Cover Page	Report
04/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Brendren S. Austin

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brendren Spencer Austin's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/6/2021

Current Firm

CAIN, WATTERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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