Brian Hughes has been an investment adviser representative at RCW Management since July 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Brian Hughes holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida and an MBA from Jacksonville University.
RCW Management, LLC is a Jacksonville, FL firm with $180M under management, 128 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its July 2026 filing.
Brian Hughes is Advisor of River City Wealth Management, based in Jacksonville, FL. He has served in the financial planning field in Jacksonville since 2006, when he started with Merrill Lynch, and joined Madden Advisory Services, Inc. in 2014. In 2019, he joined River City Wealth Management.
Brian Hughes’ longest registration was 7 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (2006–2014). Before joining RCW Management in 2021, Brian Hughes was registered through Advisory Services Network and Madden Advisory Services, Inc.
- River City Wealth ManagementCurrent– present · 5 yearsJacksonville, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 314312
- Advisory Services Network– · 2 yearsJacksonville, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 146051
- Madden Advisory Services, Inc.– · 5 yearsJacksonville, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 112607
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 7 yearsJacksonville, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Professional designations
Listed by RCW Management
- CFA
- CFP
Investment adviser representative registrations
Brian Hughes is registered as an investment adviser representative in Florida, since July 2021.
- FloridaSince 2 July 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 17 November 2006 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 1 September 2006 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Brian M Hughes
- CRD
- 5147759
- Firm
- RCW Management · CRD 314312
- Office
- 10175 FORTUNE PKWY, UNIT 603, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 2006
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- rivercitywealth.com
Where does Brian Hughes work?
Brian Hughes is an investment adviser representative registered through RCW Management, LLC since July 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Brian Hughes a financial advisor?
Yes. Brian Hughes has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, through RCW Management since July 2021.
How many years of experience does Brian Hughes have?
Brian Hughes has 19 years in the financial industry, since December 2006, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Brian Hughes passed?
Brian Hughes has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in September 2006.
Where did Brian Hughes work before RCW Management?
Before RCW Management, Brian Hughes was registered through Advisory Services Network, June 2019 to July 2021; Madden Advisory Services, Inc., March 2014 to June 2019; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, November 2006 to March 2014.
Where is Brian Hughes based?
Brian Hughes’ registered office is in Jacksonville, FL.
Is Brian Hughes registered with FINRA?
No. Brian Hughes has no current broker registration.
Is Brian Hughes a CFP?
RCW Management lists Brian Hughes with the CFP credential (“CFP”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Is Brian Hughes a CFA charterholder?
RCW Management lists Brian Hughes with the CFA credential (“CFA”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Brian Hughes’ record?
Search CRD 5147759 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Brian Hughes’ full registration record.
