Austin Bowlin: Aurora Advisor Faces $1mm Complaint

Kirkland, Washington financial advisor Austin Bowlin (CRD# 5674142) recently received an investor complaint alleging that his advice resulted in damages. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker with Aurora Securities and an investment advisor with Secure Asset Management, doing business as Real Estate Transition Solutions.

Mr. Bowlin’s BrokerCheck report discloses one investor complaint. Filed in October 2025, it alleges that as a representative of Aurora Securities, he recommended unsuitable real estate investments. The pending complaint alleges damages of $1 million.

As Mr. Bowlin’s BrokerCheck report discloses, he is a partner with Real Estate Transition Solutions, a consultancy “that advises property owners through the transition and restructuring of their real estate holdings.” He is also the firm’s Chief Strategist. “I oversee marketing, process, and client tracking,” he writes in a description of his work. “I began working for RETS in October 2016.” His profile on the firm’s website, which notes that it offers securities through Aurora Securities, explains further that he leads its team of 1031 Exchange Advisors and analysts, and that he advises real estate owners. “His work focuses on tax analysis, developing tax-deferral strategies, legal entity re-structuring, co-ownership arrangements, 1031 replacement property options, and Delaware Statutory Trust investments,” it states.

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Austin Bowlin holds eight years of securities industry experience. Based in Kirkland, Washington, he has been registered as a broker with Aurora Securities and an investment advisor with Secure Asset Management since 2021. He was previously registered with Concorde Investment Services in Mercer Island, Washington from 2017 until 2021. His credentials include the passage of four securities industry qualifying exams: the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE; the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination, or Series 65; the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, or Series 63; and the Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination, or Series 22. He holds 17 state licenses. (Information current as of November 16, 2025.)

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