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Bryant Engebretson

Managing Principal at Tradewinds Capital Management in Bellingham, WA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Bryant Engebretson is Managing Principal of Tradewinds Capital Management, LLC, an investment adviser managing $727M, and works from its Bellingham, WA office. Bryant Engebretson has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Tradewinds Capital Management since 25 March 2008, has 20 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 7, Series 63, Series 24 and Series 65.

20
Years in industry
18
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Bryant Engebretson has been Managing Principal of Tradewinds Capital Management since January 2012, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Bryant Engebretson holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Oral Roberts University.

Tradewinds Capital Management, LLC is a Bellingham, WA firm with $727M under management, 2,238 clients and 7 advisers in one office, as of its August 2026 filing.

Bryant Engebretson is Managing Principal of Tradewinds Capital Management, based in Bellingham, Washington. He has served clients in the financial services field since 1994. He founded Tradewinds Capital Management in 2008, after 15 years working with clients at brokerage firms including Edward Jones & Piper Jaffray and at the trading firm PenStar Trading.

Bryant Engebretson’s longest registration is the current one, 18 years at Tradewinds Capital Management since 2008. Before joining Tradewinds Capital Management in 2008, Bryant Engebretson was registered through Edward Jones.

  1. – present · 18 years
    Bellingham, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 145934
  2. Edward Jones
    – · 2 years
    Bellingham, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 250

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Tradewinds Capital Management

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
  • Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®)
  • Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®)
  • Chartered Advisor for Senior Living (CASL®)
  • Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®)
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Bryant Engebretson is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from March 2008; the most recent is Texas, in January 2010.

  • TexasResidentSince 22 January 2010
  • WashingtonSince 25 March 2008

Examinations

Series 6510 March 2006
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 2413 November 2000
Name
General Securities Principal Examination
Series 6313 January 1994
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 710 January 1994
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Bryant James Engebretson
CRD
2443248
Role
Managing Principal
Office
2211 RIMLAND DRIVE, SUITE 401, Bellingham, WA 98226
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
March 2006
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Bryant Engebretson work?

Bryant Engebretson has been Managing Principal of Tradewinds Capital Management, LLC since January 2012, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 19 August 2026

Is Bryant Engebretson a financial advisor?

Yes. Bryant Engebretson has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Washington, through Tradewinds Capital Management since March 2008.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Bryant Engebretson have?

Bryant Engebretson has 20 years in the financial industry, since March 2006, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Bryant Engebretson passed?

Bryant Engebretson has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 24 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in January 1994.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Bryant Engebretson work before Tradewinds Capital Management?

Before Tradewinds Capital Management, Bryant Engebretson was registered through Edward Jones, March 2006 to March 2008.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Bryant Engebretson based?

Bryant Engebretson’s registered office is in Bellingham, WA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Bryant Engebretson registered with FINRA?

No. Bryant Engebretson has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Bryant Engebretson a CFP?

Tradewinds Capital Management lists Bryant Engebretson with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Bryant J. Engebretson biography, tradewinds.com

How can I verify Bryant Engebretson’s record?

Search CRD 2443248 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Bryant Engebretson’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Tradewinds Capital Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2443248, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Tradewinds Capital Management, LLC, filed 19 August 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Tradewinds Capital Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.