Mary Brennan has been an investment adviser representative at Stone Steps Financial since May 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Mary Brennan holds an Undergraduate degree in Political Science from California State University, Northridge.
Stone Steps Financial, LLC is an Encinitas, CA firm with $147M under management, 138 clients and 4 advisers across 7 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Mary Brennan is Senior Associate Advisor of Stone Steps Financial. She joined the firm in 2019 as an Associate Advisor and has been working in wealth management since 2007. She has also worked in the entertainment industry and in real estate.
Mary Brennan’s longest registration was 5 years at Stone Steps Financial, LLC (2020–2026). Before joining Stone Steps Financial in 2026, Mary Brennan was registered through Weatherly Asset Management.
- Stone Steps Financial, LLCCurrent– present · under a yearPalm Springs, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 175289
- Weatherly Asset Management– · 3 yearsDel Mar, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106935
Professional designations
Listed by Stone Steps Financial
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Mary Brennan is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since May 2026.
- CaliforniaSince 28 May 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 13 October 2009 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Mary Ellen Brennan
- CRD
- 5716708
- Firm
- Stone Steps Financial · CRD 175289
- Office
- Palm Springs, CA
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- February 2017
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- stonestepsfinancial.com
Where does Mary Brennan work?
Mary Brennan is an investment adviser representative registered through Stone Steps Financial, LLC since May 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Mary Brennan a financial advisor?
Yes. Mary Brennan has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Stone Steps Financial since May 2026.
How many years of experience does Mary Brennan have?
Mary Brennan has 9 years in the financial industry, since February 2017, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Mary Brennan passed?
Mary Brennan passed the Series 65 in October 2009.
Where did Mary Brennan work before Stone Steps Financial?
Before Stone Steps Financial, Mary Brennan was registered through Weatherly Asset Management, October 2009 to March 2013.
Where is Mary Brennan based?
Mary Brennan’s registered office is in Palm Springs, CA.
Is Mary Brennan registered with FINRA?
No. Mary Brennan has no current broker registration.
Is Mary Brennan a CFP?
Stone Steps Financial lists Mary Brennan with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Mary Brennan’s record?
Search CRD 5716708 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Mary Brennan’s full registration record.
- Kingston HollmanChief Compliance Officer
- Scott FrankManaging Member