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Herbert A. Pontzer

CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES
Rockville, MD 20850
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CRD#: 1586982
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Professional summary


Herbert Aloysius Pontzer, CFP®, who also goes by Herb Pontzer, is a registered financial professional currently at CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Rockville, Maryland.

Herbert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Herbert has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 53, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Herb Pontzer

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

August 6, 2020 - Present

CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1445 Research Boulevard Suite 530, Rockville, MD 20850Office #2: 1445 Research Blvd., Ste 530, Rockville, MD 20850
BD
CRD#: 37869
Rockville, MD
Past

November 22, 2021 - February 6, 2025

CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 167790
DUNEDIN, FL
Past

April 14, 2021 - October 26, 2021

ATCAP PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158214
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

April 14, 2021 - October 26, 2021

ADVISORS PREFERRED LLC

RIA
CRD#: 157980
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

July 2, 2018 - April 17, 2020

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132070
SARASOTA, FL
Past

June 27, 2018 - April 17, 2019

G.F. INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132939
MCDONOUGH, GA
Past

July 31, 2017 - September 21, 2017

NORTH NASSAU ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143169
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

September 16, 2016 - June 4, 2018

CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 167790
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

January 22, 2016 - July 11, 2018

MAXWELLFORT INVESTMENTS, LP

BD
CRD#: 150062
Miami, FL
Past

June 18, 2015 - December 22, 2016

IDX MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 171357
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 8, 2014 - July 20, 2015

LIFESCI CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 168404
New York, NY
Past

August 25, 2014 - January 2, 2015

ABD RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 167641
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 20, 2014 - October 22, 2015

SOMERSET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2493
PORTLAND, OR
Past

June 14, 2013 - October 20, 2014

CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 167790
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

December 22, 2011 - June 28, 2018

CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37869
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

April 25, 2011 - December 31, 2011

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
TAMPA, FL
Past

April 11, 2011 - December 31, 2011

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 28, 2009 - April 28, 2011

CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37869
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

December 19, 2007 - August 31, 2009

GUGGENHEIM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40805
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

January 13, 2006 - June 7, 2013

CLIENT 1ST ADVISORY GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 113085
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

December 6, 2005 - February 23, 2007

CASCADE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 119030
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

December 10, 2003 - March 17, 2005

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

December 10, 2003 - March 17, 2005

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 12, 1998 - November 24, 2003

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

March 4, 1998 - November 24, 2003

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(8/9/2023)
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Alaska
(8/9/2023)
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Arizona
(8/9/2023)
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Arkansas
(8/9/2023)
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California
(8/29/2022)
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Colorado
(8/9/2023)
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Connecticut
(8/29/2022)
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Delaware
(8/9/2023)
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District of Columbia
(8/9/2023)
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Florida
(8/6/2020)
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Georgia
(10/21/2020)
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Hawaii
(8/9/2023)
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Idaho
(8/9/2023)
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Illinois
(8/9/2023)
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Indiana
(8/9/2023)
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Iowa
(8/9/2023)
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Kansas
(8/9/2023)
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Kentucky
(8/9/2023)
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Louisiana
(8/9/2023)
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Maine
(8/9/2023)
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Maryland
(8/6/2020)
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Massachusetts
(11/18/2021)
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Michigan
(8/9/2023)
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Minnesota
(8/9/2023)
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Mississippi
(8/9/2023)
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
(8/9/2023)
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New Jersey
(8/29/2022)
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New Mexico
(8/9/2023)
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New York
(8/6/2020)
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North Carolina
(1/5/2023)
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North Dakota
(3/20/2023)
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Ohio
(8/29/2022)
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Oklahoma
(8/9/2023)
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Oregon
(3/27/2023)
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Pennsylvania
(8/9/2023)
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Puerto Rico
(8/9/2023)
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Rhode Island
(8/9/2023)
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South Carolina
(8/9/2023)
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South Dakota
(8/9/2023)
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Tennessee
(8/9/2023)
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Texas
(8/9/2023)
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Utah
(8/9/2023)
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Vermont
(3/7/2023)
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Virginia
(8/29/2022)
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Washington
(8/9/2023)
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West Virginia
(8/9/2023)
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Wisconsin
(8/9/2023)
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Wyoming
(8/9/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/22/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


CF
CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES | FORTE CAPITAL GROUP | CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CEROS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CEROS CAPITAL MARKETS | CEROS BROKER SERVICE, INC. | ATLANTIC PARTNERS

CRD#: 37869 / SEC#: , 8-47955

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1445 Research Boulevard Suite 530, Rockville, MD 20850
Mailing Address
1445 Research Boulevard Suite 530, Rockville, MD 20850
Phone number
(866) 842-3356
Established
Massachusetts since 09/30/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DGB HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
AYERS-RIGSBY, MARY CATHERINEPRESIDENT830349
GOLDWASSER, MARK HARRYCEO1334008
GREENE, JON CHRISTOPHERROSFP3202524
HOLLAND, ANGELA LYNNETTECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3166586
POWELL, KIM ULMANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6244231
WILSON, DANIELAMLCO6763074

Disclosures


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Company Information


CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37869Rockville, MD 20850

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