Brian Cox has been Principal/ Chief Compliance Officer/President of Astoria Strategic Wealth since December 2013, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. Brian Cox holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Corporate Strategy from Michigan Business School.
Astoria Strategic Wealth, Inc. is a firm with $483M under management, 177 clients and 7 advisers across 7 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.
Brian Cox is Principal & Chief Compliance Officer of Astoria Strategic Wealth. He joined the firm in 2012, having worked in wealth management and institutional money management. He previously served as an officer in the U.S. Army, and he has advised clients of JPMorgan on their financial decisions.
- – present · 14 yearsNew Braunfels, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 113510
Professional designations
Listed by Astoria Strategic Wealth
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Brian Cox is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since February 2012.
- TexasSince 22 February 2012
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 17 February 2012 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 24 November 2003 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 6 November 2003 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Brian Arthur Cox
- CRD
- 4705035
- Firm
- Astoria Strategic Wealth · CRD 113510
- Role
- Principal/ Chief Compliance Officer/President
- Office
- New Braunfels, TX
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- February 2012
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- astoriastrategicwealth.com
Where does Brian Cox work?
Brian Cox has been Principal/ Chief Compliance Officer/President of Astoria Strategic Wealth, Inc. since December 2013, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Brian Cox a financial advisor?
Yes. Brian Cox has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Astoria Strategic Wealth since February 2012.
How many years of experience does Brian Cox have?
Brian Cox has 14 years in the financial industry, since February 2012, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Brian Cox passed?
Brian Cox has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 2003.
Where is Brian Cox based?
Brian Cox’s registered office is in New Braunfels, TX.
Is Brian Cox registered with FINRA?
No. Brian Cox has no current broker registration.
Is Brian Cox a CFP?
Astoria Strategic Wealth lists Brian Cox with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Brian Cox’s record?
Search CRD 4705035 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Brian Cox’s full registration record.