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ChFC
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ChFC

Brian Pawlowicz

25 Years of Experience
Naples, FL
Broker

Brian Pawlowicz is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at First Trust Advisors LP, based in Naples, FL, with 25 years of industry experience. Brian is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, High Net Worth, Investment Management, Socially Responsible Investing. Their firm serves 5,731 clients with $310B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)
Firm Size
607 advisors
Number of Clients
5,731 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$54.0M average
Assets Under Management
$309.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$50K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any1.00%

Fees vary by strategy, ranging from 0.00% to 1.00% annually depending on the specific separately managed account strategy chosen.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

Naples, FL

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

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
July 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
March 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos
First Trust Portfolios L.P.Broker
March 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Foreside Fund Services, LLCBroker
January 2016 - March 2022 · 6 yrs 2 mos
Quasar Distributors, LLCBroker
February 2011 - December 2015 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Altegris Investments, INC.Broker
September 2009 - April 2010 · 7 mos
Alps Distributors, INC.Broker
June 2009 - September 2009 · 3 mos
Quasar Distributors, LLCBroker
October 2004 - June 2009 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Bisys Fund Services Limited PartnershipBroker
February 2002 - September 2004 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Ws Griffith Securities, INC.Broker
January 2002 - January 2002 · 0 mos
Cna Investor Services, INC.Broker
July 2001 - December 2001 · 5 mos
American Express Financial Advisors INC.Broker
September 1998 - October 1999 · 1 yr 1 mo
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
September 1998 - October 1999 · 1 yr 1 mo
State Registrations12 states
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