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Eric David Hess

Eric David Hess

CFP®, ChFC®
ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
MCLEAN, VA
·CRD# 2205896·34 years experience

Professional Summary

Eric David Hess, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Eric D Hess, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Mclean, Virginia. Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Eric has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$250K–$500K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Health Care & Long-Term Care Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Education Funding
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Business Services
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Financial Planning
  • Cashflow & Budgeting

Specializations

Divorce Planning

Biography

Additional areas of expertise are available on the website. www.alphafinancialadvisors.com

Other Aliases

Eric D Hess

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1999
ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant

Years of Experience

34 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 116291
RIA
8260 Greensboro Drive Suite 125, Mclean, VA 22102
July 2, 2012 - Present
ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 116291
RIA
Mclean, VA
March 6, 2001 - December 31, 2005
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 5181
BD
Boston, MA
March 18, 1992 - May 1, 1997
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
BD
Boston, MA
March 18, 1992 - March 12, 2001

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Current Firm

ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 116291 / SEC#: 801-109007
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/26/2017 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

8260 Greensboro Drive Suite 125, Mclean, VA 22102

Phone Number

(703) 442-7686

# of Employees

7

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 4 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (2/9/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

156

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$218,325,543

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 116291 / SEC#: 801-109007
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/26/2017 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.
IAR
Virginia
(7/2/2012)

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.

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 Jan 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1992About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1992About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Eric

  • Health Care & Long-Term Care Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Education Funding
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Business Services
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Financial Planning
  • Cashflow & Budgeting

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