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John Eric Wightman

XML FINANCIAL GROUP
Sarasota, FL
·CRD# 2769487·30 years experience

Professional Summary

John Eric Wightman, who also goes by Eric Wightman, J. Eric Wightman, is a registered financial advisor currently at XML FINANCIAL GROUP located in Sarasota, Florida and XML SECURITIES located in Bethesda, Maryland. John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6, Series...

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Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Eric Wightman, J. Eric Wightman

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Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

XML FINANCIAL GROUP·CRD# 284987
RIA
Sarasota, FL
July 21, 2017 - Present
XML SECURITIES·CRD# 145589
BD
6901 Rockledge Drive Suite 730, Bethesda, MD 20817
June 22, 2022 - Present
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC·CRD# 463
RIA
Washington, DC
February 21, 2017 - March 10, 2017
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC·CRD# 463
BD
Washington, DC
February 21, 2017 - March 10, 2017
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 8158
RIA
Reston, VA
July 20, 2007 - January 14, 2017
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 8158
BD
Reston, VA
July 20, 2007 - January 14, 2017
FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC·CRD# 285
RIA
Reston, VA
October 5, 2005 - August 2, 2007
FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC·CRD# 285
BD
Reston, VA
June 16, 2000 - August 2, 2007
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7471
BD
New York, NY
July 13, 1998 - July 3, 2000
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
BD
Windsor, CT
August 12, 1996 - July 16, 1998

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Current Firm

XF
XML FINANCIAL GROUP

COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP | XML WOMEN | XML FINANCIAL, LLC | XML FINANCIAL GROUP | SAMSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OREN ADVISORS, LLC | LARA MAY ADVISORS

CRD#: 284987 / SEC#: 801-108376
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2016 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

6901 Rockledge Drive Suite 730, Bethesda, MD 20817

Phone Number

(301) 770-5234

# of Employees

54

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 46 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A BROCHURE FOR XML FINANCIAL, LLC (6/2/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

5,987

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$3,298,062,805

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2025Cover PageReport
07/19/2024Cover PageReport
07/19/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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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".
XF
XML FINANCIAL GROUP

COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP | XML WOMEN | XML FINANCIAL, LLC | XML FINANCIAL GROUP | SAMSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OREN ADVISORS, LLC | LARA MAY ADVISORS

CRD#: 284987 / SEC#: 801-108376
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2016 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.
IAR
Delaware
(5/15/2023)
RR
Delaware
(7/26/2023)
RR
Florida
(10/8/2025)
IAR
Florida
(12/3/2025)
IAR
Maryland
(7/21/2017)
RR
Maryland
(7/28/2023)
IAR
Virginia
(7/21/2017)
RR
Virginia
(8/4/2022)

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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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2022About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 2005About the Series 65 exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Nov 1999About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 1998About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1996About the Series 6 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Mar 2001About the Series 9 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Jan 2001About the Series 10 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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