Erik A. Eklof

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

Plano, TX 75093

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CRD#: 4184022

Professional summary

Erik Alan Eklof, who also goes by Erik A Eklof, Rick Eklof, is a registered financial advisor currently at RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA located in Plano, Texas.

Erik is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Erik has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Erik A Eklof | Rick Eklof

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 29, 2024 - Present

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

Office #1: 2820 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75093

RIA

CRD#: 157222

Plano, TX

Past

June 14, 2021 - March 18, 2022

MCGOWAN GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 154127

DALLAS, TX

Past

September 10, 2018 - September 30, 2019

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA

CRD#: 5475

ADDISON, TX

Past

May 10, 2018 - September 30, 2019

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 129035

ADDISON, TX

Past

October 1, 2012 - June 3, 2014

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

DALLAS, TX

Past

July 11, 2012 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

GARLAND, TX

Past

July 18, 2000 - November 3, 2004

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

SMITHFIELD, RI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

MMWKM ADVISORS, LLC | RPOA ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA | MONEY MATTERS WITH KEN MORAIF

CRD#: 157222 / SEC#: 801-72262

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2011 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Texas
(1/29/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/6/2018

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/31/2018

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/10/2018

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/9/2012

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

MMWKM ADVISORS, LLC | RPOA ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA | MONEY MATTERS WITH KEN MORAIF

CRD#: 157222 / SEC#: 801-72262

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2011 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2820 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75093

Mailing Address

Phone number

(469) 246-3600

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

126

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	15,760
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,975,227,271

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Erik A. Eklof

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

MCGOWAN GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/6/2018

Series 63

Date: 5/31/2018

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/10/2018

Series 6

Date: 7/9/2012

Current Firm

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

Contact information

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICA

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