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Erik C. Sussman

THE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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CRD#: 2549334
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Professional summary


Erik Cory Sussman, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Erik Sussman, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL WELLNESS, LLC located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Erik is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Erik has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases


Erik Sussman

Other business activities


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1) Erik C Sussman, Sole Proprietorship; Not Investment related; Same address; Insurance Agent; 100% Ownership; 01/07/2021; 10 HR/MO; Assist in the sale of fixed life insurance and annuities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

February 17, 2022 - Present

THE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL WELLNESS, LLC

Office #1: 1400 Ne 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
RIA
CRD#: 317776
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Past

June 19, 2013 - January 17, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
FT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

July 26, 2012 - January 17, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
FT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

February 1, 2006 - June 25, 2012

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
MIAMI, FL
Past

February 1, 2006 - June 25, 2012

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
MIAMI, FL
Past

December 14, 2004 - October 6, 2005

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

December 14, 2004 - October 6, 2005

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 15, 2004 - December 6, 2004

PARTNERVEST ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113621
, CA
Past

November 15, 2004 - December 6, 2004

PARTNERVEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104134
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

January 11, 2000 - September 17, 2004

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

February 1, 1995 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 1, 1995 - September 17, 2004

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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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THE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL WELLNESS, LLC
INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL WELLNESS, LLC | THE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL WELLNESS, LLC

CRD#: 317776 / SEC#: 801-122995

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2022 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(2/17/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/17/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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THE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL WELLNESS, LLC
INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL WELLNESS, LLC | THE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL WELLNESS, LLC

CRD#: 317776 / SEC#: 801-122995

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1400 Ne 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Mailing Address
Phone number
(305) 978-8107
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

IFW FORM ADV PART 2A-DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (2/7/2025)

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Company Information


THE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL WELLNESS, LLC

CRD#: 317776Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

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