Merrill
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Top advisor by experience in Cincinnati
19yrs
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Brian Butt is a fiduciary financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. Brian joined Johnson Investment Counsel in 2014, after three years at Equitable Advisors. Brian holds the CFA designation.
One of 2460 advisors with offices in Cincinnati, and one of 1997 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience19 years (since 2007)
How that compares ?More experience than 63% of advisors at Johnson Investment Counsel
Office3777 West Fork Road, Cincinnati, OH 45247
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$2.92 million
Advisors at the firm65
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Johnson Investment Counsel
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managers
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
CFA
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2014 – nowJohnson Investment Counsel, Inc.Current firm
- 2007 – 2010Equitable Advisors, LLCPreviously
Questions to ask Brian
Tailored to Brian’s registration and firm.
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Brian
How do I contact Brian?
Call Johnson Investment Counsel at (513) 661-3100 and ask for Brian Butt. Brian works from the Cincinnati, OH office.
How long has Brian been a financial advisor?
Brian has been in the industry since 2007, about 19 years. More experience than 63% of advisors at Johnson Investment Counsel.
What licenses does Brian hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Brian a fiduciary?
Brian is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Brian paid?
Johnson Investment Counsel reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees. Ask Brian for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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