Brian M. Ferko

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS

Berwyn, PA 19312

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CRD#: 2524425

Professional summary

Brian Michael Ferko MR., who also goes by Brian Michael Ferko, is a registered financial advisor currently at ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania and BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Brian has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Brian Michael Ferko

Other business activities

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Lansdale Catholic High School; not investment related; 700 Lansdale Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446; Head Baseball Coach; seasonal; 35-40 hours a month (March-May).

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 13, 2023 - Present

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 1055 Westlakes Drive Suite 130, Berwyn, PA 19312

RIA

CRD#: 107975

Berwyn, PA

Current

November 16, 2010 - Present

BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1055 Westlakes Drive Suite 250, Berwyn, PA 19312

CRD#: 38123

Berwyn, PA

Past

January 6, 2022 - January 6, 2023

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 125446

Berwyn, PA

Past

October 15, 2020 - December 31, 2021

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 107975

BERWYN, PA

Past

November 17, 2010 - October 15, 2020

BRINKER CAPITAL INC

RIA

CRD#: 111743

BERWYN, PA

Past

July 11, 2008 - November 16, 2010

ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 146230

HIGHLAND, IN

Past

April 21, 2008 - June 20, 2008

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 31334

BERWYN, PA

Past

October 11, 2006 - April 21, 2008

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 31334

BERWYN, PA

Past

March 30, 2005 - March 21, 2006

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106

PORTLAND, ME

Past

August 3, 2001 - December 31, 2004

CONSTELLATION INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC.

CRD#: 40644

JENKINTOWN, PA

Past

April 1, 1996 - August 17, 2001

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

CRD#: 10690

OAKS, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 107975 / SEC#: 801-57265

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/1/2000 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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.

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Pennsylvania
(11/16/2010)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(1/13/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/21/1998

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/20/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Operations Professional Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/29/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 14

Date: 1/2/2023

Compliance Officer Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 9/18/2001

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, 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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC WRAP FEE BROCHURE (8/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	203,878
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 57,658,151,186

Accountant surprise examination report

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

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Brian M. Ferko

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brian Michael Ferko MR.'s CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

BRINKER CAPITAL INC

ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

CONSTELLATION INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC.

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/21/1998

Series 63

Date: 12/20/1996

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/29/1996

Series 14

Date: 1/2/2023

Series 24

Date: 9/18/2001

FINRA

Current Firm

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

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