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Brian Patrick Sweeney

Advisor at Ministry Partners Securities, LLC — Yulee, FL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

17 years

Location

Yulee, FL

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Ministry Partners Securities, LLC

Team

Total advisors

8

Across 3 offices

Clients per advisor

15 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$121,453 Very Low

HNW client ratio

35% Typical

About

Brian Sweeney is a financial advisor with Ministry Partners Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including BG Worldwide Securities, Honey Badger Investment Securities, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Sweeney is an attorney who provides legal services primarily outside market hours, and he also engages in business consulting, product development, and speaking. Ministry Partners Securities, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, churches, and faith-based organizations with comprehensive financial planning and consulting, incorporating clients’ religious or ethical values into tailored investment approaches. The firm acts mainly as a solicitor and referral source to third-party asset managers while providing ongoing advice and planning services.

Client services

Based on Ministry Partners Securities, LLC

Financial planning Selection of other advisers Referral to third-party money managers

Expertise

Based on Ministry Partners Securities, LLC

Social Security optimization Charitable giving & philanthropy General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

Based on Ministry Partners Securities, LLC

Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Based on Ministry Partners Securities, LLC

Christian Faith Based

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fees range from $400 to $1,600 depending on plan type.

Percentage

$0 - $49,999: 1.90% $50,000 - $99,999: 1.75% $100,000 - $249,999: 1.65% $250,000 - $499,999: 1.65% $500,000 - $749,999: 1.65% $750,000 - $999,999: 1.60% $1,000,000+: up to 2.20% (varies by program and account)

Commissions

Commissions may be received from insurance products sold through representatives acting as insurance agents.

Project-based

Hourly consultation fee of $165 per hour.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 (minimum client deposit; $50,000 recommended) Fee-only: Financial planning fees from $400 to $1,600 depending on plan complexity; annual review fees from $100 to $400; hourly consulting fee $165/hour.

Location

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Yulee, FL

Yulee FL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

17 years of industry experience

BG Worldwide Securities Inc.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Westlake Village, CA

Honey Badger Investment Securities, LLC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Irvine, CA

Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc.

2023 - 2024 • 1 year

Little Silver, NJ

Plato's Philosophy

2022 - 2023 • 1 year

Ventura, CA

Opal Securities, Inc.

2022 - Present • 4 years

New York, NY

Ministry Partners Securities, LLC

2022 - Present • 4 years

Brea, CA

Ebisu Securities Inc.

2022 - 2025 • 3 years

Woodland Hills, CA

RND Compliance

2022 - Present • 4 years

Woodland Hills, CA

Thurston Springer Advisors

2020 - 2022 • 2 years

Indianapolis, IN

Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak, Inc.

2017 - 2022 • 5 years

Indianapolis, IN

Law Office of Brian P. Sweeney

2014 - Present • 12 years

Indianapolis, IN

CapConnect+

2013 - Present • 13 years

Kerhonkson, NY

Disclosures

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