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Thomas Ehrler Hoffman

AIF®
CAPITAL ANALYSTS
Braintree, MA
·CRD# 1449415·40 years experience

Professional Summary

Thomas Ehrler Hoffman, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPITAL ANALYSTS located in Braintree, Massachusetts and LINCOLN INVESTMENT located in Braintree, Massachusetts. Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Thomas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CAPITAL ANALYSTS·CRD# 162200
RIA
35 Braintree Hill Office Park Suite 102, Braintree, MA 02184
September 18, 2012 - Present
LINCOLN INVESTMENT·CRD# 519
RIA
BD
35 Braintree Hill Office Park Suite 400 & 405, Braintree, MA 02184
June 1, 2012 - Present
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
BD
Boston, MA
May 1, 1997 - July 8, 1998
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 5181
BD
Boston, MA
September 28, 1992 - May 1, 1997
CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.·CRD# 5478
BD
Braintree, MA
January 22, 1986 - June 1, 2012

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Current Firm

CA
CAPITAL ANALYSTS

CAI ACQUISITION, INC | THE LINCOLN INVESTMENT COMPANIES | CAPITAL ANALYSTS, LLC | CAPITAL ANALYSTS, INC | CAPITAL ANALYSTS

CRD#: 162200 / SEC#: 801-74614
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2012 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

601 Office Center Drive Suite 300, Fort Washington, PA 19034-3232

Phone Number

(800) 242-1421

# of Employees

679

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CAPITAL ANALYSTS, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (7/20/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

23,420

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$8,769,033,123

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/22/2025Cover PageReport
08/28/2024Cover PageReport
09/27/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

CAPITAL ANALYSTS OF NEW ENGLAND POSITION: PARTNER NATURE: INVESTMENTS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 240 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 130 START DATE: 06/01/1985 ADDRESS: 1266 FURNACE BROOK PKWY, QUINCY MA 02169 DESCRIPTION: SALES AND SERVICE OF FIXED LIFE INSURNACE PRODUCTS SOUTH SHORE SPECIAL NEEDS ATHLETIC PARTNERSHIP POSITION: founding board member and treasurer NATURE: non profit support for special needs INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 02/07/2014 ADDRESS: PO Box 48, KAF Financial, Hingham MA 02043 DESCRIPTION: maintain all financial records, collect fees, pay all bills, THOMAS E HOFFMAN POSITION: self employed tax preparer for family and friends NATURE: tax preparation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2017 ADDRESS: 3 Sherman Way, Hingham MA 02043, United States DESCRIPTION: prepare Federal and state tax returns HINGHAM 4TH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE POSITION: chair of the 50 flags sub committee and parade committee member NATURE: committee raises funds and operates 4th of July Parade INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 02/04/2015 ADDRESS: c/o Hingham Town Hall, 230 Central Street, Hingham MA 02043, United States DESCRIPTION: promote and install 50 flags at business and residences to raise funds to help pay for the parade CHAPPAQUIDDICK BEACH CLUB, INC POSITION: Past Board Member, Past Treasurer, Chair, Finance and Investment Committee NATURE: non profit private beach club INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 08/13/2016 ADDRESS: 37 Chappy Road, Edgartown MA 02539, United States DESCRIPTION: quarterly conference calls, read meeting minutes, three in person board meetings per year HINGHAM YOUTH FOOTBALL POSITION: Past President and Treasurer, now serving as advisor to President and Board. Assistant football coach NATURE: youth football INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 50 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 02/15/2012 ADDRESS: PO Box 297, Hingham MA 02043, United States DESCRIPTION: Oversee the operation of a youth football organization with 185 tackle players, 280 flag players, 55 cheerleaders and 90 parent volunteer coaches and board members. TOWN OF HINGHAM VETERANS COUNCIL POSITION: council member, volunteer with projects supporting needy veterans NATURE: assist Veterans Service Agent INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/15/2022 ADDRESS: 210 Central St, Hingham MA 02043, United States DESCRIPTION: plant flags on veterans graves in May, wreaths in December, coordinate a Christmas gift bag program MASS FALLEN HEROES POSITION: Member of the host committee NATURE: support vets and Gold Star Families INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/10/2023 ADDRESS: 12 Channel Street, Boston MA 02210, United States DESCRIPTION: raise funds to support the great works of the organization. Volunteer at the warehouse prepping for a once a month sale attended by 500 or more folks

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CA
CAPITAL ANALYSTS

CAI ACQUISITION, INC | THE LINCOLN INVESTMENT COMPANIES | CAPITAL ANALYSTS, LLC | CAPITAL ANALYSTS, INC | CAPITAL ANALYSTS

CRD#: 162200 / SEC#: 801-74614
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2012 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(1/4/2016)
RR
California
(6/1/2012)
RR
Connecticut
(6/1/2012)
RR
Delaware
(12/23/2014)
RR
Florida
(6/2/2012)
RR
Georgia
(8/28/2020)
RR
Illinois
(1/4/2019)
RR
Indiana
(1/4/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(1/2/2024)
RR
Maine
(6/1/2012)
RR
Maryland
(6/1/2012)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/1/2012)
IAR
Massachusetts
(9/18/2012)
RR
Michigan
(8/18/2022)
RR
Missouri
(1/4/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/1/2012)
RR
New Jersey
(6/1/2012)
RR
New York
(6/1/2012)
RR
North Carolina
(6/1/2012)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/1/2012)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/1/2012)
RR
Vermont
(6/1/2012)
RR
Virginia
(6/1/2012)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1986About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1986About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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