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Brian Michael Ferko Mr.

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS
Berwyn, PA
·CRD# 2524425·30 years experience

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 King Of Prussia, 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,...

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Brian Michael Ferko

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Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC·CRD# 107975
RIA
1055 Westlakes Drive Suite 130, Berwyn, PA 19312
January 13, 2023 - Present
BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 38123
BD
1000 Continental Drive Suite 500, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
November 16, 2010 - Present
ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC·CRD# 125446
RIA
Berwyn, PA
January 6, 2022 - January 6, 2023
ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC·CRD# 107975
RIA
Berwyn, PA
October 15, 2020 - December 31, 2021
BRINKER CAPITAL INC·CRD# 111743
RIA
Berwyn, PA
November 17, 2010 - October 15, 2020
ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 146230
BD
Highland, IN
July 11, 2008 - November 16, 2010
FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 31334
BD
Berwyn, PA
April 21, 2008 - June 20, 2008
FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 31334
BD
Berwyn, PA
October 11, 2006 - April 21, 2008
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 46106
BD
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March 30, 2005 - March 21, 2006
CONSTELLATION INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC.·CRD# 40644
BD
Jenkintown, PA
August 3, 2001 - December 31, 2004
SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.·CRD# 10690
BD
Oaks, PA
April 1, 1996 - August 17, 2001

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Current Firm

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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 - SEC (1/1/2000 Approved)

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

# of Employees

305

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A (7/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

276,041

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$64,842,135,351

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

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

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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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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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 - SEC (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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/16/2010)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/13/2023)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1998About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1996About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1996About the Series 7 exam

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 2001About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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