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Jason Labrum

Founder & CEO at Intelligence Driven Advisers in Carlsbad, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Jason Labrum is Founder & CEO of Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC, an investment adviser managing $882M, and works from its Carlsbad, CA office. Jason Labrum has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Intelligence Driven Advisers since 4 January 2019, has 28 years in the industry across 5 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 66.

28
Years in industry
7
Years at firm
5
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Jason Labrum has been Founder & CEO of Intelligence Driven Advisers since November 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Jason Labrum holds a Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University.

Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC is a Carlsbad, CA firm with $882M under management, 660 clients and 11 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Jason Labrum is Founder and CEO of Intelligence Driven Advisers, based in Carlsbad, CA. His career in financial services began in 1998, and after 12 years with two major Wall Street brokerage firms he founded Intelligence Driven Advisers in 2009. In 2015 he launched Financial Detox®, a consumer advocacy brand that includes a book, a radio show and a podcast.

Jason Labrum’s longest registration was 8 years at Labrum Wealth Management, LLC (2010–2019). Before joining Intelligence Driven Advisers in 2019, Jason Labrum was registered through Labrum Wealth Management, LLC and Labrum Capital Advisors, LLC.

  1. – present · 7 years
    Carlsbad, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 299589
  2. Labrum Wealth Management, LLC
    – · 8 years
    Carlsbad, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 150734
  3. Labrum Capital Advisors, LLC
    – · under a year
    Carlsbad, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 150734
  4. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
    – · under a year
    Carlsbad, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149777
  5. Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
    – · 5 years
    Carlsbad, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7059
  6. Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc.
    – · 6 years
    Carlsbad, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Intelligence Driven Advisers

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
  • Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Jason Labrum is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since January 2019.

  • CaliforniaSince 4 January 2019

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 6621 May 1999
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 73 February 1999
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Jason Richard Labrum
CRD
3129980
Role
Founder & CEO
Office
2792 GATEWAY ROAD, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
December 1997
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Jason Labrum work?

Jason Labrum has been Founder & CEO of Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC since November 2018, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 31 March 2026

Is Jason Labrum a financial advisor?

Yes. Jason Labrum has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Intelligence Driven Advisers since January 2019.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Jason Labrum have?

Jason Labrum has 28 years in the financial industry, since December 1997, across 5 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Jason Labrum passed?

Jason Labrum has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in February 1999. FINRA credited Jason Labrum with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Jason Labrum work before Intelligence Driven Advisers?

Before Intelligence Driven Advisers, Jason Labrum was registered through Labrum Capital Advisors, LLC, September 2009 to December 2009; Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, June 2009 to September 2009; Citigroup Global Markets Inc., October 2003 to June 2009; Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc., July 1997 to November 2003.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Jason Labrum based?

Jason Labrum’s registered office is in Carlsbad, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Jason Labrum registered with FINRA?

No. Jason Labrum has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Jason Labrum a CFP?

Intelligence Driven Advisers lists Jason Labrum with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Jason Labrum biography, idawealth.com

How can I verify Jason Labrum’s record?

Search CRD 3129980 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Jason Labrum’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Intelligence Driven Advisers

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 3129980, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC, filed 31 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Intelligence Driven Advisers team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.