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Vested Securities is a broker-dealer based in Tuscaloosa, AL, that holds a 83.9/100 Fidelon TransparencyScore (48th percentile among broker-dealers), with 2 registered advisors. Score based on public SEC and FINRA filings.

83.9Transparency Score
Bottom48%
of broker-dealers

Vested Securities

A broker-dealer with a clean regulatory record.

9485 Crete Cir 2nd Floor, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406
Broker-Dealer
Prep Kit

Fidelon Fact Sheet

Vested Securities is a broker-dealer in Tuscaloosa, AL. It has 2 registered advisors. It can earn commissions when it sells you a product. Its record shows no customer complaints, regulatory actions or fines.

83.9StrongBottom 48% of broker-dealers
How they're paidNot disclosed in the firm's latest filing.
Not reported
Duty to youHeld to a suitability standard, not a fiduciary duty.
Broker-dealer
Assets under managementNot reported in the firm's latest filing.
Not reported
Firm size
2 advisors
Who holds your moneyThe firm reports it does not hold client funds.
No custody reported
Regulatory recordNo customer complaints, regulatory actions, or fines on file.
Clean — 0 disclosures
Based on live filings from SEC Form ADV and FINRA BrokerCheck. Scored using Fidelon's published methodology. Data as of Oct 2026

Peer Context

National

1,382nd of 2,687

broker-dealers

Bottom 48%

State

6th of 17

broker-dealers in AL

Top 35%

Local

1st of 1

broker-dealers in Tuscaloosa, AL

#1 ranked

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Key Findings

Strengths

  • Clean regulatory record — no disclosures, arbitrations, or fines

Things You Should Know

  • Broker-dealer only — not legally required to put your interests first

Conflict Audit

Conflict AuditCaution

Our analysis identified 1 potential conflict of interest in regulatory filings.

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Registered as broker-dealer — not always required to act in your best interest
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No commission-based compensation
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No outside compensation sources
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No related-party custodian
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No performance-based fees
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No other business lines disclosed

Source: Form ADV Part 1, Items 6-8; Part 2A, Items 10-14

What this firm says about how it gets paid

“Therefore, we may have an incentive to encourage you to transact in larger amounts and/or in greater frequencies.”
“We may facilitate transactions between you and a Fund for whom one of our affiliates serves as an investment adviser.”

Source: the firm’s own Form CRS, filed 2026-07-14 — quoted directly

Regulatory Events

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Advisor Roster

2 advisors

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Chad Michael Butler——
Robert Joseph Klein——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the TransparencyScore measure?

The TransparencyScore measures how clearly and completely an advisor or firm discloses important information in their regulatory filings — things like fees, conflicts of interest, disciplinary history, and business practices. A higher score means better disclosure quality, not better investment performance.

Where does this data come from?

All data comes from public regulatory filings: SEC Form ADV (Parts 1, 2, and 3), FINRA BrokerCheck, and the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) database. These are official filings that firms and advisors are legally required to submit.

Does a low score mean they're a bad advisor?

Not necessarily. A low score means the firm's public filings are less transparent — they may use vague language about fees, skip details about conflicts, or have a more complex regulatory history. Some excellent advisors work at firms with poor disclosure practices. The score measures the filing, not the person.

How often is this data updated?

Fidelon refreshes data from SEC and FINRA sources on a regular schedule. Form ADV filings are updated annually by firms (with amendments throughout the year), and BrokerCheck data is updated as events are reported. Scores are recalculated after each data refresh.

Can an advisor or firm improve their score?

Yes. Scores are based on what's in public filings. A firm that rewrites its ADV brochure in clearer language, discloses conflicts more specifically, or resolves outstanding regulatory issues will see its score improve at the next refresh. The incentive structure is intentional.

Data Sources

SEC Form ADV Part 1 — Retrieved October 27, 2026SEC Form ADV Part 2ASEC IAPDFINRA BrokerCheck

Scores are generated using Fidelon's published scoring methodology and reflect the quality of public disclosures, not the quality of investment advice. A firm that improves its disclosures will see its score improve. Fidelon does not provide investment advice.

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Last scored: · Score version: 3.14 · CRD #311789