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Eric C. Droblyen

FRUGAL FINANCIAL RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES
Saint Petersburg, FL
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CRD#: 2931863
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Professional summary


Eric Christopher Droblyen is a registered financial advisor currently at FRUGAL FINANCIAL RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, LLC located in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Eric has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
EMPLOYEE FIDUCIARY, LLC. THIS BUSINESS IS NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. ADDRESS IS 11300 4TH STREET NORTH, SUITE 180, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33716. THE NATURE OF THE BUSINESS IS 401(K) ADMINISTRATION AND RECORDKEEPING. TITLE IS PRESIDENT AND AM IN CHARGE OF ALL ASPECTS OF SERVICE DELIVERY. START DATE WAS 4/20/2009. APPROXIMATELY 130 HOURS/MONTH, AND 6 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS ARE DEVOTED TO THIS BUSINESS.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 17, 2014 - Present

FRUGAL FINANCIAL RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168390
Saint Petersburg, FL
Past

January 23, 2006 - April 17, 2006

LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 7191
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 30, 2003 - January 27, 2004

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 30, 2003 - January 27, 2004

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

November 8, 2000 - November 7, 2002

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX

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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FRUGAL FINANCIAL RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, LLC
FRUGAL FIDUCIARY RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, LLC | FRUGAL FINANCIAL RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 168390 / SEC#: 801-125768

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/31/2022 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2022 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2022 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2022 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2022 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2022 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2022 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2022 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2022 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2022 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Alabama
(6/17/2014)
IAR
California
(5/14/2019)
IAR
Colorado
(9/11/2019)
IAR
Florida
(7/16/2014)
IAR
Georgia
(5/17/2019)
IAR
Illinois
(8/9/2019)
IAR
Massachusetts
(7/24/2019)
IAR
New York
(10/5/2021)
IAR
Texas
(11/5/2019)
IAR
Virginia
(5/21/2019)
IAR
Washington
(1/27/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/17/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FRUGAL FINANCIAL RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, LLC
FRUGAL FIDUCIARY RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, LLC | FRUGAL FINANCIAL RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 168390 / SEC#: 801-125768

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/31/2022 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2022 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2022 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2022 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2022 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2022 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2022 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2022 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2022 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Saint Petersburg, FL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(727) 324-4004
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FRUGAL FINANCIAL RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, LLC - FORM ADV PART 2A MARCH 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts138
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 170,739,667

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Company Information


FRUGAL FINANCIAL RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 168390Saint Petersburg, FL

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