Betz Taylor Williams Investment Group — BIRMINGHAM, AL
Marketing BrandA full-service, independent broker/dealer and registered investment advisor that provides investment services to retail and institutional clients. Operating under LANARK FINANCIAL, INC. (CRD #17870).
Why This Matters
A marketing brand is the name a financial advisor uses with clients. It is often different from the SEC-registered firm that is legally responsible for their conduct and your money.
When you search for “Betz Taylor Williams Investment Group,” you won't find it on the SEC or FINRA websites. That's because the regulatory entity is LANARK FINANCIAL, INC.. Any disclosures, complaints, or regulatory actions are filed under the firm — not the brand.
Source: SEC Form ADV filings and FINRA BrokerCheck
The Relationship
LANARK FINANCIAL, INC.
CRD 17870 · Dual
Brand Information
Inherited Transparency Score
Marketing brands inherit the transparency score of their registered parent firm. This score is not specific to Betz Taylor Williams Investment Group — it reflects the regulatory profile of LANARK FINANCIAL, INC..
What This Means
The firm behind this brand has average transparency. Some areas of their regulatory filings could be more detailed. Consider reviewing the full firm profile.
This places them in the 3th percentile of all scored firms.
This firm's disclosure quality is in the industry's middle range. The full firm profile shows exactly which filings could say more.
See full score breakdownRegulatory Context
Regulatory oversight is under LANARK FINANCIAL, INC.
Any complaints, disclosures, or disciplinary actions are filed against the registered firm — not the marketing brand. Always check the firm's record, not just the brand name.
1 of 81 firm advisors use this brand
LANARK FINANCIAL, INC. has 81 total registered advisors. Only 1 operates under the Betz Taylor Williams Investment Group brand name.
Verify before you trust
A polished brand name doesn't guarantee quality advice. Check the firm's full regulatory profile and each advisor's individual score before making decisions.
Advisors Under This Brand(1)
These advisors use the Betz Taylor Williams Investment Group brand name with their clients. Each has their own individual transparency score based on their personal regulatory record.