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Eric David Brotman

Eric D. Brotman

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
TIMONIUM, MD 21093
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CRD#: 1970027
Eric David Brotman
Eric David BrotmanKESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

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 7 and Series 6 exams.

Aliases


Eric D Brotman | Eric Brotman

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.
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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®

Start date: 1998

CPWA®

Start date: 2016-10-12

Expire date: 2024-09-30

Experience


Current

April 19, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 16 Greenmeadow Drive Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093Office #2: 4815 Emperor Blvd Ste 100, Durham, NC 27703
RIA
CRD#: 283330
TIMONIUM, MD
Current

January 16, 2003 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 16 Greenmeadow Drive Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093Office #2: 4815 Emperor Blvd Ste 100, Durham, NC 27703
BD
CRD#: 42046
TIMONIUM, MD
Past

January 16, 2003 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
TIMONIUM, MD
Past

January 1, 2001 - January 17, 2003

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
TIMONIUM, MD
Past

February 2, 2000 - January 17, 2003

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 14, 1995 - February 2, 2000

BERKSHIRE EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 87
PITTSFIELD, MA

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

Visual representation of state registrations

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)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/16/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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 - (12/31/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,299

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report


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

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Timonium, MD 21093

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