Eric D. Ridenour

COLONY FAMILY OFFICES

Charlotte, NC 28209

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CRD#: 3064132

Professional summary

Eric Dean Ridenour, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at COLONY FAMILY OFFICES, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Eric has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 65 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1997

Experience

Current

September 16, 2013 - Present

COLONY FAMILY OFFICES, LLC

Office #1: 4250 Congress Street Suite 175, Charlotte, NC 28209

RIA

CRD#: 167017

Charlotte, NC

Past

January 26, 2011 - March 30, 2011

GENSPRING CHARLESTON, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 151623

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL

Past

January 14, 2004 - July 9, 2013

GFO ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109278

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

December 21, 1999 - January 13, 2004

DELOITTE & TOUCHE INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104593

CHARLOTTE, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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COLONY FAMILY OFFICES, LLC

CRD#: 167017 / SEC#: 801-77764

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/19/2013 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

North Carolina
(9/16/2013)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/13/1999

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/11/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

COLONY FAMILY OFFICES, LLC

CRD#: 167017 / SEC#: 801-77764

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/19/2013 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

4250 Congress Street Suite 175, Charlotte, NC 28209

Mailing Address

Phone number

(704) 285-7300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COLONY ADV PART 2A (3/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	989
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,989,459,612

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/21/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/14/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/15/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Eric D. Ridenour

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Eric Dean Ridenour's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

COLONY FAMILY OFFICES, LLC

GENSPRING CHARLESTON, LLC

GFO ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

DELOITTE & TOUCHE INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

COLONY FAMILY OFFICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 9/13/1999

Series 65

Date: 5/11/1998

Current Firm

COLONY FAMILY OFFICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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