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David J. Herman

FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER
Greenville, SC 29601
CRD#: 1716110
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David Jeffrey HermanFORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER

Professional summary


David Jeffrey Herman, who also goes by D Jeff Herman, D. Jeffrey Herman, Jeff Herman, is a registered financial advisor currently at FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC located in Greenville, South Carolina.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. David has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


D Jeff Herman | D. Jeffrey Herman | Jeff Herman

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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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®
None

Experience


Current

September 5, 2024 - Present

FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC

Office #1: 104 South Main St. Suite 848, Greenville, SC 29601
RIA
BD
CRD#: 290298
Greenville, SC
Current

September 5, 2024 - Present

FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC

Office #1: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612Office #2: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612Office #3: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
RIA
BD
CRD#: 290298
RALEIGH, NC
Past

April 1, 2021 - September 18, 2024

ARKADIOS CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 282710
Greenville, SC
Past

September 12, 2014 - September 6, 2024

WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 171260
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

May 16, 2014 - April 5, 2021

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Greenville, SC
Past

October 2, 2013 - May 19, 2014

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
ANDERSON, SC
Past

January 26, 2007 - June 27, 2012

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 2, 2001 - January 31, 2006

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 25, 1994 - July 17, 2001

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 28, 1992 - August 8, 1994

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

September 24, 1987 - May 7, 1992

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
FP
FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC
ABUNDANCE NC | THE JEFFREY GROUP | JG3, LLC | JAVELIN 19 OPPORTUNITY ZONE ADVISORS | HOMETOWN RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | FORTRESS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER | FORTRESS PHYSICIANS | FORTRESS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FORTRESS ADVISOR NETWORK | COLLEGIATE FINANCIAL GROUP | BEST INTEREST WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | AXIOM CONSULTING GROUP | ARCHER

CRD#: 290298 / SEC#: 801-118075, 8-70027

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/18/2020 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
California
(9/5/2024)
IAR
District of Columbia
(10/16/2024)
RR
Georgia
(9/5/2024)
IAR
Georgia
(9/6/2024)
IAR
Nevada
(9/5/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(9/5/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(9/19/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(9/5/2024)
IAR
South Carolina
(9/5/2024)
IAR
Virginia
(9/6/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(1/15/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/29/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FP
FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC
ABUNDANCE NC | THE JEFFREY GROUP | JG3, LLC | JAVELIN 19 OPPORTUNITY ZONE ADVISORS | HOMETOWN RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | FORTRESS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER | FORTRESS PHYSICIANS | FORTRESS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FORTRESS ADVISOR NETWORK | COLLEGIATE FINANCIAL GROUP | BEST INTEREST WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | AXIOM CONSULTING GROUP | ARCHER

CRD#: 290298 / SEC#: 801-118075, 8-70027

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/18/2020 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3110 Edwards Mill Rd, Ste 200 Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
Mailing Address
3110 Edwards Mill Rd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone number
(919) 322-2762
Established
North Carolina since 11/17/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
26

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


FINRA licenses (34 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP BROCHURE FOR FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE JOSEPH N. GRABAR, III REVOCABLE TRUST DATED MAY 14, 2004OWNER
GURE, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPHOWNER6339890
CARTER, ANA RFINOP/CFO/PFO/POO4424794
GRABAR, JOSEPH NICHOLAS IIICEO/CCO/TRUSTEE2776181

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,115
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 346,106,253

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Company Information


FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC

CRD#: 290298Greenville, SC 29601

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