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Brandon Clouse

Investment adviser representative at Prism Planning Partners in Libertyville, IL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Brandon Clouse is an investment adviser representative at Prism Planning Partners, LLC, an investment adviser managing $242M, and works from its Libertyville, IL office. Brandon Clouse has been registered through Prism Planning Partners since 31 May 2024, has 14 years in the industry across 3 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 66.

14
Years in industry
2
Years at firm
3
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Brandon Clouse has been an investment adviser representative at Prism Planning Partners since May 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Prism Planning Partners, LLC is a Libertyville, IL firm with $242M under management, 151 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Brandon Clouse is Director of Physician Services, Senior Financial Planner at Prism Planning Partners. He has been a financial planner since 2012, and his work centers on physicians and others in the medical field. He assists in-training, attending, and retiring physicians with their financial planning needs.

Brandon Clouse’s longest registration was 6 years at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC (2017–2024). Before joining Prism Planning Partners in 2024, Brandon Clouse was registered through Alera Investment Advisors, LLC and Securian Financial Services, Inc.

  1. – present · 2 years
    Libertyville, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 290485
  2. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC
    – · 6 years
    Deerfield, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 287906
  3. Securian Financial Services, Inc.
    – · 5 years
    Deerfield, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 15296

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Prism Planning Partners

  • CFP®

Investment adviser representative registrations

Brandon Clouse is registered as an investment adviser representative in Illinois, since May 2024.

  • IllinoisSince 31 May 2024

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 6620 April 2012
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 72 April 2012
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Brandon James Clouse
CRD
6011176
Firm
Prism Planning Partners · CRD 290485
Office
321 S. MILWAUKEE AVENUE, Libertyville, IL 60048
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
April 2012
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Brandon Clouse work?

Brandon Clouse is an investment adviser representative registered through Prism Planning Partners, LLC since May 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Brandon Clouse a financial advisor?

Yes. Brandon Clouse has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois, through Prism Planning Partners since May 2024.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Brandon Clouse have?

Brandon Clouse has 14 years in the financial industry, since April 2012, across 3 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Brandon Clouse passed?

Brandon Clouse has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in April 2012. FINRA credited Brandon Clouse with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Brandon Clouse work before Prism Planning Partners?

Before Prism Planning Partners, Brandon Clouse was registered through Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, November 2017 to May 2024; Securian Financial Services, Inc., April 2012 to November 2017.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Brandon Clouse based?

Brandon Clouse’s registered office is in Libertyville, IL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Brandon Clouse registered with FINRA?

No. Brandon Clouse has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Brandon Clouse a CFP?

Prism Planning Partners lists Brandon Clouse with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Brandon Clouse biography, prismplanningpartners.com

How can I verify Brandon Clouse’s record?

Search CRD 6011176 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Brandon Clouse’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Prism Planning Partners

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6011176, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Prism Planning Partners, LLC, filed 2 March 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.
  3. Prism Planning Partners team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.