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Emil J. Brost

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
Greenville, SC 29615
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CRD#: 7803280
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Professional summary


Emil J Brost Jr., who also goes by Emil Brost, Jay Brost Jr., Jay Brost, is a registered financial advisor currently at MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Greenville, South Carolina.

Emil is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Emil has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Emil Brost | Jay Brost Jr. | Jay Brost

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1.) Name: Phillip Allen Inc.; Address: 158 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615; Investment Related: Yes; Position: Executive VP & COO; Duties: Lead of all teams - Sales, Marketing, and Operations; Hours Per Week: 50 Hours; Start Date: 10/1/2024; 2.) Name: Advisors Excel; Address: 2950 SW McClure, Topeka KS 66614; Investment Related: No; Position: Passive Investor; Duties: Passive Investor only; Hours Per Week: None; Start Date: 07/2018; 3.) Name: Common Sense Retirement Planning; Investment Related: No; Address: 158 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615; Nature of the Business: Radio Show - generates investor leads; Position: Radio Show Host; Hours Per Week: 3 Hours; Start Date: 1/15/2025; 4.) Name: Advisors Excel; Investment Related: Yes; Address: 2950 SW McClure, Topeka KS 66614; Nature of the Business: Insurance Sales; Positions: Insurance Sales; Hours Per Week: 40 Hours; Start Date: 8/15/2025 Insurance License - Active - South Carolina

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 3, 2024 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 158 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Greenville, SC
Past

December 18, 2023 - October 7, 2024

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282580
Topeka, KS

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
South Carolina
(10/3/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/18/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone number
(858) 207-1300
Established
Delaware since 05/05/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES FORM ADV PART 2A 3-26-2025 (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KT EQUITY PARTNERS II, LLCDIRECT OWNER
CALLANAN, DAVID JAMESMEMBER4237166
FIXSEN, VILAYPHONECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4585926
FOSTER, CODY GRANTMEMBER4237075
JENSEN, GAIL MARIEDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1943705
MCNEES, MARTIN WILLIAMPRESIDENT3168410
METCALFE, INC.OWNER
PIERSON, MELISSA KAYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1685017
SCHENDEL, JENNIFERMEMBER6136948
WOODS, SANDRA ANNFINOP6200533

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,100
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,038,801,712

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration1

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Company Information


MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 23224Greenville, SC 29615

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