Bryan James Clifton
Investment Adviser Representative at ESI Financial Advisors
Professional summary
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Bryan James Clifton is an investment adviser representative with ESI Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2006 and have been registered with 8 firms, including MWA Financial Services, Inc. and Oneamerica Securities, Inc. They have passed 7 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in Ohio.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Ohio
- Broker:
7 states and territories
Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Texas, Washington
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
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.
- Western AND Southern LIFEJun 2015 – Mar 2019Loveland, OH
- W&s Brokerage ServiceFeb 2016 – Mar 2019Cincinnati, OH
- American United LifeMar 2019 – Jun 2022Cincinnati, OH
- OneAmerica SecuritiesMar 2019 – Jun 2022Cincinnati, OH
- Modern Woodmen of AmericaJan 2022 – May 2025Rock Island, IL
- MWA Financial Services IncApr 2022 – May 2025Rock Island, IL
- National LIFE GroupMay 2025 – no end date reportedCincinnati, OH
- Equity Services IncMay 2025 – no end date reportedMontpelier, VT
Official records & sources
Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About ESI Financial Advisors
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Commissions
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Firm account minimum
- $10,000
- $1 to $1,000,0001.00%
- $1,000,001 to $2,500,0000.75%
- $2,500,001 to $4,999,9990.60%
- $5,000,000 to $10,000,0000.50%
+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
Broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services for financial professionals, including operations support, compliance collaboration, business development resources, sales and marketing resources, software integration, and advisory services.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$1B–$5B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 532
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- Montpelier, VT
- Founded:
- 1968
- SEC file number:
- 801-41722
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of July 1, 2026
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