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Eric David Brotman

Eric David Brotman

CFP®, CPWA®
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
TIMONIUM, MD
·CRD# 1970027·31 years registered

Professional Summary

Eric David Brotman, CFP®, CPWA®, who also goes by Eric D Brotman, Eric Brotman, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Timonium, Maryland and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Timonium, Maryland. Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Eric has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series...

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Other Aliases

Eric D Brotman, Eric Brotman

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1998
CPWA®
Certified Private Wealth AdvisorValid 2016-10-12 ~ 2024-09-30

Years of Experience

31 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLCCurrent·CRD# 283330
RIA
1. 16 Greenmeadow Drive Suite 201, Timonium, MD 210932. 4815 Emperor Blvd Ste 100, Durham, NC 27703
April 19, 2016 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCCurrent·CRD# 42046
BD
1. 16 Greenmeadow Drive Suite 201, Timonium, MD 210932. 4815 Emperor Blvd Ste 100, Durham, NC 27703
January 16, 2003 - Present

Past

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 42046
RIA
Timonium, MD
January 16, 2003 - September 22, 2016
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 46173
RIA
Timonium, MD
January 1, 2001 - January 17, 2003
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 46173
BD
New York, NY
February 2, 2000 - January 17, 2003
BERKSHIRE EQUITY SALES, INC.Past·CRD# 87
BD
Pittsfield, MA
December 14, 1995 - February 2, 2000

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Current Firm

KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/1998 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735

Phone Number

(844) 553-7872

# of Employees

1,359

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

192,439

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$79,798,091,767

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025Cover PageReport
12/23/2024Cover PageReport
10/20/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Name: Eric Brotman (author) Inv Rel: No Add: 16 Greenmeadow Dr Ste 201 Timonium MD 21093 NOB: Other Posi: Other, author Start Date: 2/1/2014 Hrs per mth:0%-10%(0-16hrs) Hrs per mth during trading hrs:0%-10%(0-14hrs) Desc: Writing books, publishing books, selling books Name: Leadership Maryland Inv Rel: No Add: 134 Holiday Court, Ste. 318 Annapolis MD 21401 NOB: Brd Pos (Brd of Dir, Brd of TTEE, etc.) Posi: Chairman Start Date: 1/1/2010 Hrs/ month:0%-10%(0-16hrs) Hrs/ mth during trading hrs:0%-10%(0-14hrs) Duties: Oversight of organizational activities, sustaining and growing membership org Bus Name: BROTMAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.(DBA) POS: Pres & Managing Principal NATURE: n/a INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HRS:160 SECURITIES TRADING HRS:132 START DATE:10/31/2003 ADD:16 Greenmeadow Dr, Ste 201, Timonium MD 21093, US DESC: Meeting with clients for planning Bus development Bus mgmt Public speaking Public speaking Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Inv Rel: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Pkwy Bdg 2, Ste 400 Austin TX 78735 NOB: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Posi: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hrs/ mth: Up to 100% (0to160 hrs) Hrs/ mth during trading hrs: Up to 100%(0to160hrs) DESC: Investment advisory services Name: BROTMAN CONSULTING GROUP, LLC - A DIVISION OF BROTMAN FINANC POSI: President NOB: Consulting INV REL: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 7 START DATE: 01/01/2019 ADDRESS: 16 Greenmeadow Drive, Suite 201, Lutherville Timonium MD 21093 DESC: Public speaking, remote business consulting, expert witness testimony. B2B and with legal professionals only. Not for consumers. Name: BFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS A DIVISION OF BROTMAN FINAN POSI: CEO / President & Managing Principal (no change from existing firm) NOB: Insurance INV REL: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 10/01/2018 ADDRESS: 16 Greenmeadow Drive, Suite 201, Timonium MD 21093 DESC: Same as existing firm - not a new business venture, just a new trade name Name: STEVENSON UNIVERSITY POSI: Board of Trustees NOB: Board position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) INV REL: No # OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 7 START DATE: 09/01/2024 ADDRESS: 1525 Greenspring Valley Rd., Stevenson MD 21153 DESC: Board Member University Advancement Committee Name: ADVISOR PODCAST PARTNERS POSI: N/A NOB: Consulting INV REL: No # OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/26/2024 ADDRESS: 16 Greenmeadow Drive, Suite 201, Timonium MD 21093 DESC: Introducing Brotman Consulting Group to clients of AudioMenu and Favorite Daughter Media and working with new prospective consulting clients. Bus Name: BFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS A DIVISION OF BROTMAN FINAN POSITION: CEO NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 10/01/2018 ADDRESS: 16 Greenmeadow Drive, Suite 201, Timonium MD 21093, United States DESCRIPTION: Firm management Bus Name: BROTMAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. (DBA) POSITION: CEO NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 132 START DATE: 10/31/2003 ADDRESS: 16 Greenmeadow Drive, Suite 201, Timonium MD 21093, United States DESCRIPTION: Meet clients for Business development, Business management Public speaking Name: BFG ESTATE & TAX PLANNING POSITION: Intermediary NATURE: Estate document drafting INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/15/2025 ADDRESS: 16 Greenmeadow Drive, Suite 201, Timonium MD 21093, United States DESCRIPTION: send the client a link to their portal for them to enter their information and answer questions regarding estate drafting services. Once complete the client will receive their estate documents and instructions to notarize. We will keep them in our contact management system for marketing outreach efforts. We provide the tools, but not render advice

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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".
KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/1998 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
Alabama
(11/5/2025)
RR
Arizona
(3/14/2018)
RR
Arkansas
(5/2/2019)
RR
California
(6/30/2008)
RR
Colorado
(4/3/2007)
RR
Connecticut
(3/6/2014)
RR
Delaware
(1/16/2003)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/16/2003)
RR
Florida
(11/11/2004)
RR
Georgia
(1/2/2014)
RR
Hawaii
(6/13/2025)
RR
Illinois
(1/4/2016)
RR
Kansas
(3/17/2016)
RR
Kentucky
(1/4/2016)
RR
Louisiana
(8/17/2021)
RR
Maine
(2/19/2008)
RR
Maryland
(1/16/2003)
IAR
Maryland
(4/19/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/20/2018)
RR
Mississippi
(1/4/2016)
RR
Nevada
(1/16/2003)
RR
New Jersey
(1/16/2003)
RR
New York
(9/3/2004)
RR
North Carolina
(1/5/2016)
IAR
North Carolina
(4/2/2026)
RR
Ohio
(12/17/2015)
RR
Oregon
(11/4/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/16/2003)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/9/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(1/20/2016)
RR
Texas
(10/19/2011)
IAR
Texas
(9/4/2025)
RR
Vermont
(2/5/2026)
RR
Virginia
(1/16/2003)
RR
Washington
(12/17/2018)
RR
West Virginia
(2/7/2018)

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 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1996About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1995About the Series 6 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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