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Maria Dianne Aprill Ergas

Maria Dianne A. Ergas

PROCYON
MELBOURNE, FL
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CRD#: 4624836
Maria Dianne Aprill Ergas

Professional summary

Maria Dianne Aprill Ergas, CFP®, who also goes by April Ergas, Maria Ergas, Maria Dianne Aprill Ergas, Aprill Ergas Shepherd, Aprill E Shepherd, is a registered financial advisor currently at PROCYON located in Melbourne, Florida.

Maria Dianne is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Maria Dianne has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

April Ergas | Maria Ergas | Maria Dianne Aprill Ergas | Aprill Ergas Shepherd | Aprill E Shepherd

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2005

Experience

Current

February 3, 2026 - Present

PROCYON

RIA
CRD#: 288239
MELBOURNE, FL
Past

August 3, 2021 - March 4, 2024

FACET

RIA
CRD#: 285961
Thomasville, GA
Past

April 7, 2016 - August 6, 2021

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106715
Charlotte, NC
Past

March 1, 2016 - August 6, 2021

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 15, 2010 - May 24, 2011

TRUSTEE EMPOWERMENT & PROTECTION, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108249
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

June 15, 2010 - May 24, 2011

CSSC BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 141630
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

December 23, 2008 - January 29, 2010

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

November 12, 2008 - January 29, 2010

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

March 19, 2003 - December 13, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

March 5, 2003 - December 13, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
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".
PR
PROCYON
PROCYON | PROCYON TRUST | PROCYON PRIVATE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | PROCYON PRIVATE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC | PROCYON PARTNERS | PROCYON ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 288239 / SEC#: 801-110493

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2017 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
Florida
(2/3/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/28/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/18/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/1/2016
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 7/23/2018
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

PR
PROCYON
PROCYON | PROCYON TRUST | PROCYON PRIVATE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | PROCYON PRIVATE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC | PROCYON PARTNERS | PROCYON ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 288239 / SEC#: 801-110493

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2017 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1 Corporate Drive Suite 225, Shelton, CT 06484
Mailing Address
Phone number
(475) 232-2704
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
47

SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PROCYON DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts5,638
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,769,672,465

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Company Information

PROCYON

CRD#: 288239Melbourne, FL

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