Brian Joseph Merrigan
Investment Adviser Representative at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC
Professional summary
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Brian Joseph Merrigan is an investment adviser representative with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Lakewood, CO, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2008 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Bancwest Investment Services, Inc. (BWIS) and BWIS D/b/a FHIS. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Colorado.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Colorado
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Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- UnemployedDec 2016 – Feb 2017Arvada, CO
- ALL Protection Homebuyers WarrantyApr 2016 – Nov 2016Denver, CO
- SUN Cities FinancialFeb 2017 – Jul 2019Denver, CO
- Merrigan Financial, LLCJun 2020 – no end date reportedLakewood, CO
- JD MellbergSep 2019 – Mar 2020Tucson, AZ
- Foundations Investment Advisors, LLCMay 2026 – no end date reportedLakewood, CO
Official records & sources
Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Foundations Investment Advisors 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
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Firm account minimum
- $5,000 (waivable)
- Estimated blended rate
- 0.02
- All Assets2.00%
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
Advisor development, investment strategy and institutional-grade portfolios, back-office and compliance support, business transitions, and full-service marketing and business strategy through an integrated partnership with Magellan Financial
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$5B–$25B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 296
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 25
- Main office:
- Phoenix, AZ
- SEC file number:
- 801-100512
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Form ADV data as of September 23, 2026
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