Derek A. Eckert

FARTHER

Austin, TX

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CRD#: 2651156

Professional summary

Derek Anthony Eckert, CFP®, who also goes by Derek A Eckert, is a registered financial advisor currently at FARTHER located in Austin, Texas.

Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Derek has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 55, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Derek A Eckert

Other business activities

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Name of other business: Women in Neuroscience; Is business Investment related: No; Address of other business: 3507 N. Lamar Blvd., #300210, Autin, TX 78705; Nature of other business: Non-Profit; Title and relationship with other business: Board Member; Start date of relationship: 04/2024; Approx. # of hours /month devote to other business: 5; Number of hours devoted to other business during securities trading hours: 2; Briefly describe duties: promote awareness, develop programs, fundraise.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2009

Experience

Current

March 5, 2025 - Present

FARTHER

RIA

CRD#: 302050

Austin, TX

Past

May 24, 2018 - September 22, 2025

SYNTROPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 293062

AUSTIN, TX

Past

June 20, 2007 - March 14, 2018

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 20472

AUSTIN, TX

Past

June 20, 2007 - March 14, 2018

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472

AUSTIN, TX

Past

January 10, 2006 - May 30, 2007

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 25574

AUSTIN, TX

Past

December 9, 2005 - May 30, 2007

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

AUSTIN, TX

Past

February 16, 2005 - July 20, 2005

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

January 2, 2001 - July 26, 2005

CYBERTRADER, INC.

CRD#: 44523

AUSTIN, TX

Past

October 8, 1998 - January 8, 2001

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

December 19, 1995 - April 6, 1998

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

SMITHFIELD, RI

Past

September 18, 1995 - December 13, 1995

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 10410

HARTFORD, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FARTHER

CRD#: 302050 / SEC#: 801-116721

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2019 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

Texas
(3/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/9/2006

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/16/1995

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 3/14/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 5/27/2003

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 55

Date: 7/3/2001

Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/2/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/12/1995

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 12/13/2002

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

FARTHER

CRD#: 302050 / SEC#: 801-116721

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2019 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

345 California Street Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94104

Mailing Address

Phone number

(628) 246-8004

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

275

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APPENDIX 1 (8/11/2025)

FORM ADV PART 2A (8/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	24,245
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 7,523,810,877

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Derek A. Eckert

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Derek Anthony Eckert's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

SYNTROPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CYBERTRADER, INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FARTHER

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/9/2006

Series 63

Date: 10/16/1995

SIE

Date: 3/14/2018

Series 3

Date: 5/27/2003

Series 55

Date: 7/3/2001

Series 7

Date: 4/2/1996

Series 6

Date: 9/12/1995

Series 24

Date: 12/13/2002

Current Firm

FARTHER

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FARTHER

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