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Bryan Kaarlsen

32 Years of Experience
San Antonio, TX
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

Bryan Kaarlsen is a registered investment advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, based in San Antonio, TX, with 32 years of industry experience. Bryan is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 4 more. Their firm serves 2,433 clients with $220M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
69 advisors
Number of Clients
2,433 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$89K average
Assets Under Management
$216.7M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

Fees range from 0.25% to 2.50% annually depending on the program, services provided, account size, and negotiation with your representative.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

401 Isom Road, Suite 205, San Antonio, TX, 78216

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Judgment / Lien
March 2026
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Bryan operates Texas Retirement Headquarters and Champion Capital Advisers, the latter as a DBA. He also sells fixed insurance, dedicating minimal time to this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Blackridge Asset Management, LLC
September 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 1 mo
Peak Brokerage Services, LLCBroker
August 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Hcw Asset Management, LLC
November 2008 - October 2009 · 11 mos
Next Financial Group, INC.
June 2008 - August 2016 · 8 yrs 2 mos
Next Financial Group, INC.Broker
June 2008 - August 2016 · 8 yrs 2 mos
LPL Financial CorporationBroker
November 2007 - June 2008 · 7 mos
LPL Financial Corporation
November 2007 - June 2008 · 7 mos
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc
June 2006 - November 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos
Robert W. Baird & CO. IncorporatedBroker
November 1999 - January 2002 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLCBroker
May 1994 - November 2007 · 13 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations18 states
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