Brian Code has been Principal of Code Waechter since January 2018, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 10% and 25% of the firm. Brian Code holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from the University of South Florida.
Code Waechter LLC is a Tampa, FL firm with $409M under management, 324 clients and 5 advisers in one office, as of its January 2026 filing.
Brian E. Code is Principal and Founder of Code Waechter, based in Tampa, Florida. Before entering the financial services field he worked for Arthur Young and Company, CPAs, and was an internal auditor with Jim Walter Corporation.
Brian Code’s longest registration was 21 years at MML Investors Services, LLC (1996–2018). Before joining Code Waechter in 2018, Brian Code was registered through MML Investors Services, LLC.
- MML Investors Services, LLC– · 21 yearsTampa, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 10409
Professional designations
Listed by Code Waechter
- Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
- Certified Family Business Specialist (CFBS)
- Accredited Estate Planner (AEP)
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Certified in Long Term Care (CLTC)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Brian Code is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from January 2018; the most recent is Texas, in April 2018.
- FloridaSince 12 January 2018
- TexasResidentSince 19 April 2018
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 1 | Registered Representative Examination | 27 September 1979 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Registered Representative Examination
- Full name
- Brian Edward Code
- CRD
- 872219
- Firm
- Code Waechter · CRD 289372
- Role
- Principal
- Office
- 4830 W. KENNEDY BLVD., Tampa, FL 33609
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- October 1979
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- codewaechter.com
Where does Brian Code work?
Brian Code has been Principal of Code Waechter LLC since January 2018.
Is Brian Code a financial advisor?
Yes. Brian Code has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida and Texas, through Code Waechter since January 2018.
How many years of experience does Brian Code have?
Brian Code has 47 years in the financial industry, since October 1979, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Brian Code passed?
Brian Code passed the Series 1 in September 1979. FINRA credited Brian Code with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Brian Code work before Code Waechter?
Before Code Waechter, Brian Code was registered through MML Investors Services, LLC, March 1996 to January 2018.
Where is Brian Code based?
Brian Code’s registered office is in Tampa, FL.
Is Brian Code registered with FINRA?
No. Brian Code has no current broker registration.
Is Brian Code a CFP?
Code Waechter lists Brian Code with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Brian Code’s record?
Search CRD 872219 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Brian Code’s full registration record.