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Edward G. Cruz

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS
Omaha, NE 68130
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CRD#: 2491924
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Professional summary


Edward Gabriel Cruz Sr, who also goes by Ed G Cruz Sr, Eddie G Cruz Sr, Edward G. Cruz Sr., Edward Gabriel Cruz Sr, Edward Gabriel Cruz Sr., Edward Gabriel Cruz, is a registered financial advisor currently at ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Omaha, Nebraska and BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Edward has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ed G Cruz Sr | Eddie G Cruz Sr | Edward G. Cruz Sr. | Edward Gabriel Cruz Sr | Edward Gabriel Cruz Sr. | Edward Gabriel Cruz

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Edward Gabriel Cruz Sr's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 15, 2026 - Present

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 17605 Wright St, Omaha, NE 68130
RIA
CRD#: 107975
Omaha, NE
Current

November 13, 2025 - Present

BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1055 Westlakes Drive Suite 250, Berwyn, PA 19312
BD
CRD#: 38123
Berwyn, PA
Past

September 21, 2022 - May 2, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LAKE JACKSON, TX
Past

September 21, 2022 - May 2, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LAKE JACKSON, TX
Past

January 26, 2022 - September 13, 2022

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 286129
Houston, TX
Past

May 11, 2020 - December 31, 2021

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 286129
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 11, 2020 - September 13, 2022

FROST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17465
Houston, TX
Past

August 28, 2019 - August 29, 2019

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127787
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 28, 2019 - August 29, 2019

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 28, 2019 - August 29, 2019

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 28, 2019 - May 1, 2020

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 28, 2019 - May 1, 2020

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 28, 2019 - May 1, 2020

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

May 6, 2016 - May 1, 2020

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 4, 2016 - May 1, 2020

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 1, 2012 - May 13, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 1, 2012 - May 13, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 16, 2009 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 16, 2009 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 7, 2006 - March 31, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 16, 2006 - March 31, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 4, 2000 - October 14, 2005

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX

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".
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ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC
BRINKER CAPITAL INVESTMENTS | ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC. | ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC | CLS INVESTMENTS, LLC | CLS INVESTMENT FIRM, LLC | CLARKE LANZEN SKALLA INVESTMENT FIRM, LLC | CLARKE LANZEN SKALLA INVESTMENT FIRM INC | BRINKER CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, LLC.

CRD#: 107975 / SEC#: 801-57265

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/1/2000 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Nebraska
(1/15/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/6/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


OP
ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC
BRINKER CAPITAL INVESTMENTS | ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC. | ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC | CLS INVESTMENTS, LLC | CLS INVESTMENT FIRM, LLC | CLARKE LANZEN SKALLA INVESTMENT FIRM, LLC | CLARKE LANZEN SKALLA INVESTMENT FIRM INC | BRINKER CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, LLC.

CRD#: 107975 / SEC#: 801-57265

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/1/2000 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
17605 Wright St, Omaha, NE 68130
Mailing Address
2300 Litton Lane Suite 100, Hebron, KY 41048
Phone number
(859) 426-2000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
350

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A (8/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts203,878
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 57,658,151,186

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/28/2025
Cover Page
10/21/2024
01/17/2024
10/25/2022

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Company Information


ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 107975Omaha, NE 68130

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