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Eric J. Dirkes

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
ROCHESTER, MN 55901
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CRD#: 2591342
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Professional summary

Eric Jonathan Dirkes is a registered financial professional currently at FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Rochester, Minnesota.

Eric is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Eric has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 9, 2025 - Present

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 3625 10th Ln Nw, Rochester, MN 55901
BD
CRD#: 103863
ROCHESTER, MN
Past

December 12, 2011 - November 2, 2024

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 139135
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 14, 2010 - December 12, 2011

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 1, 2006 - May 28, 2009

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 10, 2006 - December 1, 2006

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40875
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 17, 2003 - February 13, 2006

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 612
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 24, 2003 - November 6, 2003

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

April 22, 2002 - December 18, 2002

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36451
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

March 2, 1998 - February 1, 2002

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 15, 1996 - March 2, 1998

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600
Past

May 19, 1995 - March 8, 1996

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

March 31, 1995 - May 1, 1995

SCHNEIDER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16434
DENVER, CO

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Minnesota
(7/9/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/3/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/6/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 12/7/1998
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/30/1995
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 103863 / SEC#: 801-108217, 8-52361

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
31051 Agoura Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361
Mailing Address
31051 Agoura Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone number
(818) 584-0200
Established
Nevada since 12/21/1999
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FARMERS ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (1/31/2019)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FFS HOLDING, LLCMANAGING MEMBER
BORKIN, JOSHUA ALANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6536355
DAHM, CHRISTINEBOARD MEMBER8191792
DO, CHAUSECRETARY7865522
HANSON, GUY MEADEBOARD MEMBER7165729
HOHL, DOREN EUGENEBAORD MEMBER1953425
ROBINSON, TARETHA ANNDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS4539081
ROBINSON, TARETHA ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4539081
SCHEAR, ZACHARYPRESIDENT5958762
SCOTT, JANICE GALEBOARD MEMBER7909854
WILLOUGHBY, DENITA ANNETTEBOARD MEMBER2368099

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Company Information

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 103863Rochester, MN 55901

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