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Alan M. Eppers

LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS
Melville, NY 11747
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CRD#: 2113087
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Professional summary


Alan Michael Eppers, who also goes by Alan M Eppers, is a registered financial advisor currently at LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Melville, New York and HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Melville, New York.

Alan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Alan has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Alan M Eppers

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.
Registered Investment Advisor Representative at Lantern Wealth Advisors, an affiliate of Lantern Investments, Inc. Investment Related. Less than 1 hour/month. Insurance agent with Lantern Insurance Brokerage, Inc, an affiliate of Lantern Investments, Inc. Approximately 10 hours/month most of which are during securities trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 18, 2016 - Present

LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 35 Pinelawn Road Suite 101e, Melville, NY 11747
RIA
CRD#: 147420
Melville, NY
Current

November 20, 2015 - Present

HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 35 Pinelawn Road Suite 101e, Melville, NY 11747
BD
CRD#: 30996
Melville, NY
Past

August 24, 2010 - November 23, 2015

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

August 24, 2010 - November 23, 2015

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

December 16, 2009 - August 30, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
LAKE SUCCESS, NY
Past

December 16, 2009 - August 30, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
LAKE SUCCESS, NY
Past

January 3, 2007 - December 21, 2009

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

April 13, 2006 - December 21, 2009

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

October 20, 2004 - April 17, 2006

WESTROCK ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114338
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 3, 2003 - November 9, 2004

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

October 15, 1999 - March 3, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 10, 1995 - November 3, 1999

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 11, 1991 - August 9, 1995

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
LW
LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
LANTERN ADVISERS LLC | LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 147420 / SEC#: 801-79035

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2014 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2014 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2014 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2014 Terminated)

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
Colorado
(6/30/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(4/19/2018)
RR
Florida
(11/20/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(3/4/2019)
RR
Nevada
(5/23/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(2/18/2016)
IAR
New Jersey
(2/18/2016)
RR
New York
(11/20/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(11/20/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/29/2021)
RR
Texas
(1/4/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/26/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LW
LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
LANTERN ADVISERS LLC | LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 147420 / SEC#: 801-79035

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2014 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2014 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2014 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
35 Pinelawn Road Suite 101e, Melville, NY 11747
Mailing Address
Phone number
(631) 454-2000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS APPENDIX 1 - WRAP BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts379
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 265,466,991

Red Flags


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Company Information


LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 147420Melville, NY 11747

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