Brent Pine: $250K Complaint Against CWM, Ex-Geneos Advisor

Scottsdale, Arizona financial advisor Brent Pine (CRD# 1618007) allegedly made improper investment recommendations, according to a recent investor complaint. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and Securities and Exchange Commission records show that the former Cetera Advisor Networks broker is currently registered as an investment adviser with CWM, doing business as Carson Wealth.

Mr. Pine’s BrokerCheck report discloses one investor complaint. Filed in April 2025, it alleges that as a representative of Geneos Wealth Management, he negligently and improperly recommended investments “that were not suitable to the clients[‘] desire to preserve principal and avoid unnecessary risk.” The complaint alleges further that he did not make fair and balanced disclosures regarding the investments’ risks. The pending complaint alleges damages of $250,000.

Carson Wealth’s website includes a profile of Mr. Pine that describes his experience, qualifications, and philosophy as an advisor. “Brent began his career in the financial services industry in 1987,” it explains. “He acts in a Fiduciary capacity when rendering advice and is careful to always place his client’s needs before his own. He is driven to serve and is committed to the principles of trust, integrity, and full transparency.”

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities and Exchange Commission, Brent Pine holds 37 years of securities industry experience. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, he has been registered as an advisor with CWM since 2021. His past registrations include Cetera Advisor Networks, Integrated Wealth Management, Geneos Wealth Management, SagePoint Financial, SunAmerica Securities, Washington Square Securities, HD Vest Investment Services, CUSO Equities, Lincoln Financial Advisors, the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, and HC Copeland & Associates. His credentials include the passage of three securities industry qualifying exams: the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE; the General Securities Representative Examination, or Series 7; the General Securities Principal Examination, or Series 24; the Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination, or Series 6; the Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination, or Series 22; the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination, or Series 65; and the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, or Series 63. He is licensed in Arizona. (Information current as of May 4, 2025.)

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