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Brian R Young

Investment Adviser Representative at Sovran Advisors, LLC

Costa Mesa, CACRD #5484658Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
18 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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Brian R. Young is an investment adviser representative with Sovran Advisors, LLC in Costa Mesa, CA, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2008 and have been registered with 3 firms, including MML Investors Services, LLC and PARK Avenue Securities LLC. They have passed 6 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 California.

Office

3200 Park Center Dr., Suite 1240
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Advisors at this office: 19

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

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

Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, Texas, Utah

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

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 9/4/2012
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 8/3/2010
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 1/27/2015
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 2/25/2008
Series 26
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Passed 11/4/2010

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Sovran Advisors, LLCCurrent
3/5/2024 – Costa Mesa, CA
MML Investors Services, LLC
5/1/2019 – 3/6/2024Costa Mesa, CA
PARK Avenue Securities LLC
10/2/2013 – 5/8/2019Newport Beach, CA
MML Investors Services, LLC
9/27/2012 – 8/29/2013Newport Beach, CA

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. Guardian LIFE Insurance
    Aug 2013 – Apr 2019Newport Beach, CA
  2. PARK Avenue Securities
    Sep 2013 – Apr 2019Newport Beach, CA
  3. MassMutual Life Insurance
    Mar 2019 – Feb 2024Costa Mesa, CA
  4. MML Investors Services, LLC
    Apr 2019 – Feb 2024Costa Mesa, CA
  5. Cetera Wealth Services, LLC
    Mar 2024 – no end date reportedEl Segundo, CA
  6. Sovran Advisors LLC - CRD 329415
    Mar 2024 – no end date reportedCosta Mesa, CA
  7. Brian Young Financial Services, LLC
    Feb 2024 – no end date reportedIrvine, CA

Official records & sources

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

About Sovran 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
$25,000 (waivable)

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

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
68
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
4
Main office:
San Diego, CA
SEC file number:
801-129342

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of September 14, 2026

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