Erik W. Brenner
HILLTOP WEALTH & TAX SOLUTIONS
MISHAWAKA, IN 46545
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CRD#: 2502052
Professional summary
Erik William Brenner, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at HILLTOP WEALTH & TAX SOLUTIONS located in Mishawaka, Indiana and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Mishwaka, Indiana.
Erik is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Erik has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
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Yes
Aliases
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Other business activities
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Founding Partner of Hilltop Partners LLC, the financial planning business that owns Hilltop Wealth Solutions. Hilltop Wealth Solutions, LLC-Investment related-At registered location-RIA-President-4/2014-200 hrs/mth-160 during trading hrs-Wealth Management and financial planning business. Oversees business operations and client engagement. Clay Church Finance Committee. Not Investment Related. 52866 N. Ironwood, South Bend IN 46615. Church. Board Member. Start 2018. 2 hours per month not during trading. Participate on finance committee board guiding and direction of funds. Licensed Insurance Provider. Not Investment Related. commission based. 4-8 hrs per month. Beacon Foundation Board. Not Investment Related. 3245 Health Drive, Granger IN 46530. Foundation of Beacon Health Systems. Board Member. Start 4/2020. 3 hours per month, 2 during trading. Participate with the oversight of how foundation funds are distributed and assist with determining future causes to support. Beacon Health Foundation. Not Investment Related. 615 N. Michigan Street, South Bend IN. Community Health Foundation Board. Board Member. Start 5/2020. 3 hours per month, 2 during trading. Participate in foundation board and provide direction on the foundations core community charity involvement. No check writing or fund access. Hilltop Tax Solutions. Non-Investment Related. At registered location. Tax & Accounting Practice. Partner. Start 11/2020. 15hrs/mo, 10hrs/mo during trading hours. Strategically lead the organization with operational and marketing guidance. Pinnacle Renewable Solutions. Not Investment Related. 4100 Edison Lakes Parkway, STE 225, Mishawaka IN 46545. Solar company. Partner. 07/2025. 4. 4. Providing clients with a way to utilize tax credits by setting up their own solar company. Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc Broker Dealer Registered Representative Since 01/2018 Investment related Hilltop Kids Officer/Board Member non profit providing guidance and advice as well as volunteer work within the charity. Since 06/2022 Not Investment Related The Personal CFO Revolution Author Book published to use as a giveaway for clients and prospects. Since 05/2025 Not investment related Pinnacle Renewable Solutions Partner The business provides clients with a way to utilize tax credits utilizing their own solar company Since 06/2025 2-4 hrs per month Not investment related
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2004
Experience
Current
January 30, 2018 - Present
HILLTOP WEALTH & TAX SOLUTIONS
Office #1: 4100 Edison Lakes Parkway Suite 225, Mishawaka, IN 46545RIA
CRD#: 290981
MISHAWAKA, IN
Current
January 31, 2018 - Present
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
Office #1: 4100 Edison Lakes Parkway Suite 225, Mishwaka, IN 46545BD
CRD#: 35747
Mishwaka, IN
Past
December 14, 1998 - February 6, 2018
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
MICHIGAN CITY, IN
Past
August 18, 1997 - July 3, 2006
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
August 18, 1997 - February 6, 2018
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MICHIGAN CITY, IN
Past
July 14, 1994 - May 22, 1996
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
July 14, 1994 - November 5, 1996
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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HILLTOP WEALTH & TAX SOLUTIONS
DRURY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | HILTOP PARTNERS, LLC | HILLTOP WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HILLTOP WEALTH & TAX SOLUTIONS | HILLTOP TAX AND WEALTH | HILLTOP PARTNERS LLC
CRD#: 290981 / SEC#: 801-115255
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/2019 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2019 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2019 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2019 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
California(1/31/2018)
RR
Florida(1/31/2018)
IAR
Florida(7/29/2025)
IAR
Indiana(1/30/2018)
RR
Indiana(2/6/2018)
RR
Kentucky(1/7/2021)
RR
Maryland(1/7/2021)
RR
Michigan(1/31/2018)
RR
Missouri(1/7/2021)
RR
North Carolina(1/31/2018)
RR
Ohio(1/31/2018)
IAR
Texas(7/21/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(1/7/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
HW
HILLTOP WEALTH & TAX SOLUTIONS
DRURY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | HILTOP PARTNERS, LLC | HILLTOP WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HILLTOP WEALTH & TAX SOLUTIONS | HILLTOP TAX AND WEALTH | HILLTOP PARTNERS LLC
CRD#: 290981 / SEC#: 801-115255
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/2019 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2019 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2019 Terminated)Michigan
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Contact information
Main Address
4100 Edison Lakes Parkway Suite 225, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Mailing Address
Phone number
(574) 889-7526
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14
SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,546 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 490,814,525 |
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