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Brendan John O'Brien

Investment Adviser Representative at GOLD Coast Wealth Management, LLC

Jericho, NYCRD #3125421Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
20 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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Brendan John O'Brien is an investment adviser representative in Jericho, NY, currently registered with GOLD Coast Wealth Management, LLC and R. F. Lafferty & Co., Inc. They have worked in the securities industry since 2006 and have been registered with 6 firms, including Metcircle Securities LLC and BEAR, Stearns & Co. Inc. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Kentucky, New York, and Texas.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Kentucky, New York, Texas
Broker:
4 states and territories

Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Utah

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 6/29/2011
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 4/12/2011
Series 52
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
Passed 9/25/2025
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 2/22/2011
Series 3
National Commodity Futures Examination
Passed 11/2/2004

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

GOLD Coast Wealth Management, LLCCurrent
8/16/2021 – Jericho, NY
R. F. Lafferty & Co., Inc.Current
4/30/2013 – Glen Cove, NY
Metcircle Securities LLC
2/23/2011 – 3/25/2013New York, NY
BEAR, Stearns & Co. Inc.
8/10/2004 – 2/9/2006New York, NY
BEAR, Stearns & Co. Inc.
7/10/2003 – 8/28/2003New York, NY
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
4/18/2000 – 7/31/2002New York, NY
Cantor Fitzgerald Securities
12/16/1999 – 5/8/2000New York, NY

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. GOLD Coast Wealth Management
    Jan 2010 – no end date reportedJericho, NY
  2. Gold Coast Wealth Management, LLC
    Jan 2010 – no end date reportedJericho, NY
  3. R F Lafferty & Co., Inc.
    Apr 2013 – no end date reportedNew York, NY

Official records & sources

Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About GOLD Coast Wealth Management, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Performance-based fees
Firm account minimum
$1,000,000 (waivable)
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • Up to $2 million1.25%
  • $2 to $5 million0.85%
  • $5 million and up to $15 million0.75%
  • $15 million and up to $25 million0.65%

+1 more tiers on the firm profile

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Investment management services including diversified asset allocation across multiple asset classes and geographies, access to high-quality investment managers, opportunistic investing, and alternative asset classes such as hedge funds, direct investments, real estate, and private equity. The firm also works with a vetted network of tax advisors and trust and estate lawyers.

Investment ManagementWealth Management
Firm areas of expertise
Investment ManagementFiduciary Wealth AdvisoryAlternative InvestmentsHedge FundsPrivate EquityReal EstatePortfolio ManagementRisk ManagementCapital PreservationDiversified AllocationMulti-asset

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPooled VehiclesPension/Profit Sharing

Firm assets under management

$100M–$500M

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
2
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
3
Main office:
Jericho, NY
Founded:
2011
SEC file number:
801-72197

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Form ADV data as of March 24, 2026

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