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Derek B. Boles

FORTIS ADVISORS
Wayne, PA 19087
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CRD#: 4266820
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Professional summary


Derek Brock Boles is a registered financial advisor currently at FORTIS ADVISORS, LLC located in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Derek has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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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.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF FORTIS PARTNERS LLC. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED ACTIVITY, 1045 FIRST AVENUE-SUITE 120, KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406, SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING FAMILY OFFICE SERVICES (ACCOUNTING, TAX, ETC...) 200 HOURS PER MONTH, 5 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS. AS CEO, DEREK'S PRIMARY DUTIES IS TO OVERSEE THE BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF THE FAMILY OFFICE. HE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND OVERALL DECISIONS AFFECTING THE OPERATIONS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 30, 2014 - Present

FORTIS ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 656 E. Swedesford Road Suite 330, Wayne, PA 19087
RIA
CRD#: 164498
Wayne, PA
Past

August 11, 2005 - January 2, 2008

SSN ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126090
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

August 11, 2005 - January 2, 2008

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

May 2, 2002 - August 16, 2005

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 2, 2002 - August 16, 2005

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

September 20, 2000 - May 24, 2002

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY

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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FORTIS ADVISORS, LLC
FORTIS ADVISORS, LLC | FORTIS WEALTH | FORTIS PRIVATE STRATEGIES I, LLC (RELYING ADVISER) | FORTIS FAMILY OFFICE | FORTIS CAPITAL REAL ESTATE MANAGER II, LLC (RELYING ADVISER) | FORTIS CAPITAL REAL ESTATE MANAGER (RELYING ADVISER)

CRD#: 164498 / SEC#: 801-80177

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2014 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/4/2014 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
Illinois
(9/4/2014)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/30/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/30/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/6/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FORTIS ADVISORS, LLC
FORTIS ADVISORS, LLC | FORTIS WEALTH | FORTIS PRIVATE STRATEGIES I, LLC (RELYING ADVISER) | FORTIS FAMILY OFFICE | FORTIS CAPITAL REAL ESTATE MANAGER II, LLC (RELYING ADVISER) | FORTIS CAPITAL REAL ESTATE MANAGER (RELYING ADVISER)

CRD#: 164498 / SEC#: 801-80177

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2014 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/4/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
656 E. Swedesford Road Suite 330, Wayne, PA 19087
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 276, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone number
(610) 313-0910
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORTIS ADVISORS ADV PART 2A_03282025 (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts336
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 508,437,827

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
01/24/2025
03/29/2024
12/22/2022

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Company Information


FORTIS ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164498Wayne, PA 19087

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