Brian Pawlowicz is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at First Trust Advisors LP, based in Naples, FL, with 24 years of industry experience. Brian operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management. Their firm serves 5,033 clients with $260B in assets under management.
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First Trust Advisors (FTA) provides investment advice through separately managed accounts (SMAs). The fees for these services are listed in the FTA Fee Schedule. These fees do not include custody, trade execution, or other account service fees. Clients may also indirectly bear the expenses of funds their SMAs invest in. The advisory fees are assessed quarterly, generally in advance, but may be assessed in arrears for certain wrap programs. Refunds are prorated if an SMA is closed before the end of a quarter, but may not be refunded if closed in the last 30 days of a quarter.
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Naples, FL
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Brian is a passive investor in Smoke Daddy, a BBQ restaurant, and rental property. He dedicates minimal time to these activities, which are not investment-related.
Employment History
Current Registrations
First Trust Advisors LP
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
First Trust Portfolios L.P.Broker
Previous Registrations
Foreside Fund Services, LLCBroker
Quasar Distributors, LLCBroker
Altegris Investments, INC.Broker
Alps Distributors, INC.Broker
Quasar Distributors, LLCBroker
Bisys Fund Services Limited PartnershipBroker
Ws Griffith Securities, INC.Broker
Cna Investor Services, INC.Broker
American Express Financial Advisors INC.Broker
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
State Registrations12 states
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