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Brighton Securities Corp.

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Client assets under management

$900,830,600

Clients

1,753

21% high-net worth

Advisors

22

of 26 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

80

High

Average account size

$513,879

About

Brighton Securities serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, charities, estates, trusts, and businesses, offering financial planning, portfolio management on both discretionary and non‑discretionary bases, wrap fee programs delivered through its clearing relationship, mutual fund direct advisory accounts, and standalone consulting. The firm is dually registered as an SEC‑registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker‑dealer and also offers brokerage execution, insurance products, and affiliated tax and accounting services through Brighton Securities Tax and Accounting.

The firm implements client solutions through a mix of program structures — including Personalized UMA, FundSource, PIM, client‑directed Asset Advisor/Custom Choice accounts, and mutual fund wrap programs — and uses a range of analytical approaches from fundamental and quantitative screening to strategic and tactical asset allocation and periodic rebalancing. Brighton is winding down a legacy proprietary SAMI managed account program (available only to legacy clients, with no advisory fees being charged during the wind‑down) and notes that some portfolio management is provided by third‑party program managers such as Wells Fargo Advisory under its wrap arrangements.

Brighton’s dual registration and continued brokerage activity — including the potential for commission‑based compensation and execution of trades in its broker‑dealer capacity — and its affiliated tax business distinguish it from many multi‑team advisory firms that operate only as RIAs. The brochure discloses prior regulatory matters (a 2017 FINRA consent relating to unsuitable short‑term mutual fund trading and a September 2024 SEC consent and $175,000 penalty for failure to disclose conflicts tied to its clearing relationship), and details specific economic arrangements with its clearing firm (an October 2025 renegotiated clearing agreement with a $3,000,000 lump‑sum extension award, up to $500,000 in recruiting support, and revenue sharing from the cash sweep program of up to 0.90% annualized), all of which the firm identifies as potential conflicts it manages through disclosure and supervision.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Annuities

Fee options

Fixed

Consulting Services flat fee negotiated case-by-case

Percentage

0.25% to 3.00% annually (Wells Fargo Wrap Programs)

Commissions

Commissions charged for brokerage services and insurance product sales; varies by product and transaction

Project-based

Consulting Services hourly rate ranges from $150 to $1,000 per hour

Other

Fee-only: Consulting Services hourly rate ranges from $150 to $1,000 per hour or a fixed flat fee, specific amount negotiated case-by-case

Main office location

Brighton Securities Corp.

1703 Monroe Avenue

Rochester NY 14618, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Connecticut · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Charles W

Series 66

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

Charles Wade is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, where he has worked since 2012. He has 13 years of industry experience. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing a diverse range of client assets and employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

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Douglas H

CFP®, Series 66

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

Douglas Hendee is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Brighton Securities Corp. since 2010. He is also a fitness instructor at Midtown Athletic Club in Rochester, NY. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary management across proprietary and third-party programs, employing diverse investment strategies.

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Todd A

Series 63, Series 65

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

Todd Alexander is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Brighton Securities Corp. since 2016. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

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Joseph O

Series 66

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

Joseph O'Hare is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bob Johnson Auto Group and Great Point Capital, LLC. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

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Samantha W

Series 66

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

Samantha Walker is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for the Gates Police Department for six years before joining Brighton Securities. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

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Ethan W

Series 63, Series 65

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

Ethan Wade is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Brighton Securities since 2013. Brighton Securities Corp. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation services, managing nearly $1 billion in client assets as of December 2024.

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Melissa T

Series 66

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

Melissa Talarico is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Medical Marketing Associates LLC, FF Thompson Hospital, and Victor Surgical Care PLLC. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

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Jennifer S

Series 66

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

Jennifer Snyder is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Brighton Securities in 2022, she worked at LULULEMON for nine years. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

Annuities
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George C

Series 63, Series 66

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

George Conboy is a financial advisor with Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Brighton Securities since 1988. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing nearly $1 billion in client assets as of December 2024.

Annuities
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Michael G

Series 66

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

Michael Gorsky is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. with a Series 66 designation and experience in real estate sales. His previous work includes roles at Lyons National Bank, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Mama Lor's Cafe, and Wayne Central High School. He is also a licensed real estate salesperson assisting in brokering property transactions. Brighton Securities Corp. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

Annuities
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Nicholas F

Series 66

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

Nicholas Fischer is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Brighton Securities since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Vista Property Management and Fleet World LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with NOVA Event Management, assisting with stage and sound setup for the Buffalo/Rochester Polar Plunge annually. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

Annuities
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Lori A

Series 63, Series 66

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

Lori Alberts is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She joined Brighton Securities Corp. in 2017 and has also worked at Morgan Stanley and Wall Street Financial Group. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

Annuities
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Robert K

Series 63, Series 65

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

Robert Kravetz is a financial advisor with Brighton Securities Corp. in Rochester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Brighton Securities since 2009. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

Annuities
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Joseph D

Series 66

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

Joseph Del Prete is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. based in Rochester, NY. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Brighton Securities since 2025. Prior to joining the firm, he spent four years at SUNY Brockport and thirteen years in East Northport. Brighton Securities Corp. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

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Jeanine D

Series 63, Series 66

Rochester, NY

Brighton Securities Corp.

Jeanine Drake is a financial advisor at Brighton Securities Corp. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Brighton Securities and its successor firm since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a real estate closing notary. Brighton Securities Corp. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charities, and small businesses. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, insurance products, and tax preparation, managing approximately $986 million in client assets as of December 2024.

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