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Teresa I. Mcdermott

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CRD#: 2043257
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Professional summary


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Teresa Iris Mcdermott, ChFC®, CLU® was a registered financial professional .

Teresa is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Teresa had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

August 17, 2018 - December 16, 2025

FORTIS ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 164498
WAYNE, PA
Past

May 3, 2013 - September 12, 2016

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

January 16, 2013 - September 12, 2016

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

April 13, 2012 - January 9, 2013

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
CHERRY HILL, NJ
Past

April 13, 2012 - January 9, 2013

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
CHERRY HILL, NJ
Past

August 19, 2011 - March 22, 2012

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

August 19, 2011 - March 22, 2012

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

June 30, 2010 - August 16, 2011

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

April 27, 2010 - August 16, 2011

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

July 2, 2003 - April 9, 2010

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

September 7, 2001 - July 18, 2003

EGE ADVISORS, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 113625
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

July 13, 2001 - June 6, 2003

EMERGING GROWTH EQUITIES, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 47040
BRYN MAWR, PA
Past

January 27, 1998 - July 24, 2001

INVESTEC INC.

BD
CRD#: 18553
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 10, 1991 - January 30, 1998

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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FORTIS ADVISORS, LLC
FORTIS ADVISORS, LLC | FORTIS WEALTH | FORTIS PRIVATE STRATEGIES I, LLC (RELYING ADVISER) | FORTIS FAMILY OFFICE | FORTIS CAPITAL REAL ESTATE MANAGER II, LLC (RELYING ADVISER) | FORTIS CAPITAL REAL ESTATE MANAGER (RELYING ADVISER)

CRD#: 164498 / SEC#: 801-80177

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2014 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/4/2014 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FA
FORTIS ADVISORS, LLC
FORTIS ADVISORS, LLC | FORTIS WEALTH | FORTIS PRIVATE STRATEGIES I, LLC (RELYING ADVISER) | FORTIS FAMILY OFFICE | FORTIS CAPITAL REAL ESTATE MANAGER II, LLC (RELYING ADVISER) | FORTIS CAPITAL REAL ESTATE MANAGER (RELYING ADVISER)

CRD#: 164498 / SEC#: 801-80177

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2014 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/4/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
656 E. Swedesford Road Suite 330, Wayne, PA 19087
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 276, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone number
(610) 313-0910
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts336
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 508,437,827

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
01/24/2025
03/29/2024
12/22/2022

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Company Information


FORTIS ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164498

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