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Eric H. Speron
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
IRVINE, CA 92612
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CRD#: 4586385
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Professional summary
Eric H Speron is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS located in Irvine, California.
Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Eric has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.
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.
Eric Speron is an independent director at Keweenaw Land Association, Limited, an investment recommended to clients by First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Total Return Fund, where he has been a director since 2021. The business address is 1801 E. Cloverland Drive, Ironwood, MI 49938 and is involved with exploration and evaluation of minerals. His duties as a board member are to hire & compensate the chief executive while setting strategy and monitoring risk. 2 to 5 hours per month are devoted to this activity outside of regular investment research and securities trading hours. Eric Speron is an independent director at Tejon Ranch Co., where he has been a director since December 2024. The business address is 4436 Lebec Road, P.O. Box 1000, Lebec, CA 93243 and operates as a diversified real estate development and agribusiness company. His duties as a board member are to hire & compensate the chief executive while setting strategy and monitoring risk. 2 to 5 hours per month are devoted to this activity outside of regular investment research and securities trading hours.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 11, 2014 - Present
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
Office #1: 18101 Von Karman Avenue Ste 700, Irvine, CA 92612RIA
CRD#: 106075
IRVINE, CA
Past
October 17, 2002 - August 8, 2007
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.
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CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS | THE KELLER GROUP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC | FIRST FOUNDATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 106075 / SEC#: 801-35973
RIA
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IAR
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IAR
California(2/11/2014)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
FF
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS | THE KELLER GROUP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC | FIRST FOUNDATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 106075 / SEC#: 801-35973
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
18101 Von Karman Ave Suite 700, Irvine, CA 92612-1051
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 476-0300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
62
SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,945 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 5,445,880,088 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | ||
| 12/04/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2024 | ||
| 08/30/2023 | ||
| 02/28/2023 |
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