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Luis E Padilla

FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES
SPARKS, MD
·CRD# 4628614·23 years experience

Professional Summary

Luis E Padilla, who also goes by Louie Enrique Padilla, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC located in Sparks, Maryland. Luis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Luis has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Louie Enrique Padilla

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Years of Experience

23 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 137945
RIA
BD
913 Ridgebrook Road Suite 202, Sparks, MD 21152
September 14, 2009 - Present
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 137945
RIA
BD
913 Ridgebrook Road Suite 202, Sparks, MD 21152
September 14, 2009 - Present
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
RIA
Hunt Valley, MD
February 11, 2004 - September 21, 2009
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
Hunt Valley, MD
February 28, 2003 - September 21, 2009

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Current Firm

FF
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

7 PILLARS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ZINAICH CAPITAL & RISK MANAGEMENT | WELCH BENEFIT GROUP | WEINBERG FINANCIAL ADVISORY | WEALTH PLANNING GROUP | WARNOCK FINANCIAL SERVICES | VOYAGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VEYDT/KING & COMPANY, INC. | VELARIS WEALTH PARTNERS | TWENTYONE5 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUESENSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUBRIDGE WEALTH PARTNERS | TPA FINANCIAL | TIMMICK FINANCIAL GROUP | THRIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | THE ZIMMER FINANCIAL GROUP | THE INVESTMENT CENTER | THE CORNERSTONE GROUP | TAYLOR FINANCIAL | T & G FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT LEGACY GROUP | STATONWALSH | SOUND CHOICE FINANCIAL | SOLID ROCK WEALTH ADVISORS | SKYSON FINANCIAL GROUP | SHENANDOAH FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SERVANT LEADER INVESTORS | SENIOR FINANCIALS, LLC | RONALD HAMMONS | RIGG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RESOLUTE RETIREMENT CONSULTING | REID FINANCIAL | PASCARELLA PLANNING GROUP | OVERDORF FINANCIAL | NOBLE FINANCIAL | MORGAN FINANCIAL GROUP | MILLER FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCORD | MASTERPIECE FINANCIAL GROUP | MASSEY INVESTMENT GROUP | MARYLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARSHA ROSENBERG | MARQUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | MAGIS WEALTH LEADERSHIP | LIPCHIN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | LIM FINANCIAL GROUP | LIFETIME WEALTHCARE FAMILY OFFICE | LIFEHOUSE FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | LAMBERTSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | KUDERER FINANCIAL LLC | KESSLER INVESTMENTS | K WEST FINANCIAL PLANNING | JLIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JARDON CONSULTING | J. C. KIDD & ASSOCIATES, INC. | INTEGRA FINANCIAL | HOFFMANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HERKERT & ASSOCIATES | GUIDED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREAT LAKES FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | GOULART PARTNERS | GOSEN INVESTMENTS | GERHART FINANCIAL SERVICES | FURTON FINANCIAL SERVICES | FTG SQUARED | FREDERICK FINANCIAL PLANNERS | FOX WEALTH SOLUTIONS | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | FORT WASHINGTON FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL SECURITIES SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOCIATES | FAIRWAY FINANCIAL | EVERLY FINANCIAL SERVICES | ESTABROOK AND CO. | EDM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DREAMBRIDGE FINANCIAL | DIVERSIFIED RETIREMENT SERVICES | DHT FINANCIAL GROUP | DERICKSON FINANCIAL | DARRELL FINANCIAL SERVICES | COVENANT PLANNING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLSTON FINANCIAL GROUP | CHY FINANCIAL | CHREST CPA TAX & FINANCIAL, PC | CARTOGRAPH WEALTH | CADRE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BROOKS FINANCIAL GROUP | BKG FINANCIAL, INC. | BISHOP ASSOCIATES | BENCHMARK FINANCIAL DESIGN GROUP | BEACH, BLAKE & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES | BARRY AND CAMPAGNA FINANCIAL SERVICES | ASHER AND ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL | AQUINO FINANCIAL GROUP | AGORA INVESTMENTS | ABRAMOVITZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 137945 / SEC#: 801-66892, 8-67137
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2006 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1026 Cromwell Bridge Road Suite 100, Towson, MD 21286

Mailing Address

1026 Cromwell Bridge Road Suite 100, Towson, MD 21286

Phone Number

(410) 308-9988

Established

Maryland since 09/21/2004

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

139

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/26/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL LLCMEMBER—
KRCMA, JOSEPH VICTORCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2790534
RECKAMP, JILL ANNEFINOP4767622
SHEPHERD, BRADLEY MATTHEWCEO/ROSFP2303045

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

19,082

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,135,118,658

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

1

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/04/2026Cover PageReport
08/18/2025Cover PageReport
07/29/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.

1) Maryland Wealth Management, LLC (DBA); Investment Related; 913 Ridgebrook Road Suite 202 Sparks MD 21152; Start Date: 07/2015; Insurance Brokerage; 160 Hrs. per month; 100 Hrs. during trading; Sales of Life, Long Term Care and Disability Insurance 2) Work Life Balance, LLC; Not Investment Related; 913 Ridgebrook Rd. Unit 202 Sparks, MD 21152; Start Date: 10/19/2018; Owner/Landlord; 4 Hrs. per month; 0 Hrs. during trading; Office Space Leasing

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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".
FF
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

7 PILLARS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ZINAICH CAPITAL & RISK MANAGEMENT | WELCH BENEFIT GROUP | WEINBERG FINANCIAL ADVISORY | WEALTH PLANNING GROUP | WARNOCK FINANCIAL SERVICES | VOYAGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VEYDT/KING & COMPANY, INC. | VELARIS WEALTH PARTNERS | TWENTYONE5 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUESENSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUBRIDGE WEALTH PARTNERS | TPA FINANCIAL | TIMMICK FINANCIAL GROUP | THRIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | THE ZIMMER FINANCIAL GROUP | THE INVESTMENT CENTER | THE CORNERSTONE GROUP | TAYLOR FINANCIAL | T & G FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT LEGACY GROUP | STATONWALSH | SOUND CHOICE FINANCIAL | SOLID ROCK WEALTH ADVISORS | SKYSON FINANCIAL GROUP | SHENANDOAH FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SERVANT LEADER INVESTORS | SENIOR FINANCIALS, LLC | RONALD HAMMONS | RIGG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RESOLUTE RETIREMENT CONSULTING | REID FINANCIAL | PASCARELLA PLANNING GROUP | OVERDORF FINANCIAL | NOBLE FINANCIAL | MORGAN FINANCIAL GROUP | MILLER FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCORD | MASTERPIECE FINANCIAL GROUP | MASSEY INVESTMENT GROUP | MARYLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARSHA ROSENBERG | MARQUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | MAGIS WEALTH LEADERSHIP | LIPCHIN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | LIM FINANCIAL GROUP | LIFETIME WEALTHCARE FAMILY OFFICE | LIFEHOUSE FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | LAMBERTSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | KUDERER FINANCIAL LLC | KESSLER INVESTMENTS | K WEST FINANCIAL PLANNING | JLIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JARDON CONSULTING | J. C. KIDD & ASSOCIATES, INC. | INTEGRA FINANCIAL | HOFFMANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HERKERT & ASSOCIATES | GUIDED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREAT LAKES FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | GOULART PARTNERS | GOSEN INVESTMENTS | GERHART FINANCIAL SERVICES | FURTON FINANCIAL SERVICES | FTG SQUARED | FREDERICK FINANCIAL PLANNERS | FOX WEALTH SOLUTIONS | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | FORT WASHINGTON FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL SECURITIES SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOCIATES | FAIRWAY FINANCIAL | EVERLY FINANCIAL SERVICES | ESTABROOK AND CO. | EDM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DREAMBRIDGE FINANCIAL | DIVERSIFIED RETIREMENT SERVICES | DHT FINANCIAL GROUP | DERICKSON FINANCIAL | DARRELL FINANCIAL SERVICES | COVENANT PLANNING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLSTON FINANCIAL GROUP | CHY FINANCIAL | CHREST CPA TAX & FINANCIAL, PC | CARTOGRAPH WEALTH | CADRE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BROOKS FINANCIAL GROUP | BKG FINANCIAL, INC. | BISHOP ASSOCIATES | BENCHMARK FINANCIAL DESIGN GROUP | BEACH, BLAKE & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES | BARRY AND CAMPAGNA FINANCIAL SERVICES | ASHER AND ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL | AQUINO FINANCIAL GROUP | AGORA INVESTMENTS | ABRAMOVITZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 137945 / SEC#: 801-66892, 8-67137
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2006 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Delaware
(4/24/2012)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/7/2013)
RR
Florida
(4/27/2012)
RR
Maryland
(9/14/2009)
IAR
Maryland
(9/14/2009)
RR
New York
(7/24/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(1/2/2024)
RR
Oregon
(6/16/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/14/2009)
RR
Puerto Rico
(9/18/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(6/16/2022)
IAR
Texas
(3/29/2022)
RR
Virginia
(9/14/2009)
RR
Washington
(6/16/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 2004About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2003About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2003About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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