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Brian Ward

President at W & S Management Services in Rochester, NY

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Brian Ward is President of W & S Management Services, Inc., an investment adviser managing $166M, and works from its Rochester, NY office. Brian Ward has been registered as an investment adviser representative through W & S Management Services since 1 July 2013, has 13 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

13
Years in industry
13
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Brian Ward has been President of W & S Management Services since October 2000, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it.

W & S Management Services, Inc. is a Rochester, NY firm with $166M under management, 487 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Brian Ward is President of W&S Management Services, Inc. Ward has over 35 years of advisory experience in investments, retirement, tax planning and small business advising. He co-founded Ward, Schmerbeck and Billig, CPA's in 1996 and W&S Investment Management Services in 1999.

  1. W & S Management Services, Inc.Current
    – present · 13 years
    Rochester, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 127852

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by W & S Management Services

  • CPA

Investment adviser representative registrations

Brian Ward is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, as a resident of Texas, since July 2013.

  • TexasResidentSince 1 July 2013

Examinations

Series 6530 June 2004
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Brian Douglas Ward
CRD
4704954
Firm
W & S Management Services · CRD 127852
Role
President
Office
470 LONG POND ROAD SUITE 200, Rochester, NY 14612
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
June 2013
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record
Firm bio
wandsmgmt.com

Common questions

Where does Brian Ward work?

Brian Ward has been President of W & S Management Services, Inc. since October 2000, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 26 March 2026

Is Brian Ward a financial advisor?

Yes. Brian Ward has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through W & S Management Services since July 2013.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Brian Ward have?

Brian Ward has 13 years in the financial industry, since June 2013, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Brian Ward passed?

Brian Ward passed the Series 65 in June 2004.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Brian Ward based?

Brian Ward’s registered office is in Rochester, NY.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Brian Ward registered with FINRA?

No. Brian Ward has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Brian Ward’s record?

Search CRD 4704954 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Brian Ward’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at W & S Management Services

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4704954, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of W & S Management Services, Inc., filed 26 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. W & S Management Services team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.
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