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Erik R. Holt

INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK
FREDERICK, MD
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CRD#: 4635271
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Professional summary


Erik R Holt, who also goes by Eric Holt, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. located in Frederick, Maryland and EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in Frederick, Maryland.

Erik is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Erik has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Eric Holt

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.
1) HOLT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC. - FIXED INSURANCE-INVESTMENT RELATED, FREDERICK, MD 21702, FIXED INSURANCE-LIFE, HEALTH AND DISABILITY, AGENT, I HELP CLIENTS WITH THEIR LIFE, DISABILITY & HEALTH INSURANCE NEEDS., 4 HRS A MONTH, 1 PER WEEK DURING SECURITIES TRADING HRS, 04/08 2) EVERGREEN FINANCIAL GROUP-INVESTMENT RELATED, FREDERICK, MD,21702, DBA THROUGH WHICH SECURITIES ARE OFFERED THROUGH EMERSON EQUITY, ADVISORY BUSINESS THROUGH INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK AND INSURANCE PRODUCTS ARE MARKETED., FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, MANAGE THE BOOKS AND RECORDS FOR MY DBA, 20 HRS A MONTH, 0 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HRS., 4/08 3) INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK-INVESTMENT RELATED, 2350 NW 128TH ST., URBANDALE, IA 50323/ OPERATING OUT OF FREDERICK, MD 21702 REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM, FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, I AM THE INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE, I HELP MANAGE INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS FOR MY CLIENTS. I COMMUNICATE WITH THEM AND SPEND TIME WITH THEM., 120 HRS A MONTH, 4-6 HRS PER DAY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 01/2018

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
None

Experience


Current

January 2, 2018 - Present

INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 286262
FREDERICK, MD
Current

January 30, 2024 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
Frederick, MD
Past

January 2, 2018 - January 2, 2024

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 139627
Frederick, MD
Past

May 6, 2008 - December 31, 2017

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
HAGERSTOWN, MD
Past

April 21, 2008 - December 31, 2017

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
HAGERSTOWN, MD
Past

March 21, 2005 - May 8, 2008

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
FREDERICK, MD
Past

February 22, 2005 - May 8, 2008

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
FREDERICK, MD
Past

October 14, 2004 - February 3, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
FREDERICK, MD
Past

October 14, 2004 - February 3, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 15, 2004 - September 27, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
FREDERICK, MD
Past

June 1, 2004 - September 27, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, 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".
IW
INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.
ANTHEM FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | POINDEXTER FINANCIAL GROUP | M.A.S.FINANCIAL AND TAX GROUP | LUCASIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KRAMER WEALTH ADVISORY | KFA FINANCIAL | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK GROUP | HOLT ADVISORY GROUP | GILCHRIST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ETZEL FINANCIAL RESOURCES | DV FINANCIAL | CAPITAL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ARCHER FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 286262 / SEC#: 801-110559

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2017 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2019 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(1/30/2024)
IAR
Colorado
(1/14/2021)
RR
Colorado
(1/30/2024)
IAR
Florida
(3/30/2018)
RR
Florida
(1/30/2024)
IAR
Georgia
(2/7/2020)
RR
Georgia
(1/30/2024)
IAR
Maryland
(1/2/2018)
RR
Maryland
(1/30/2024)
IAR
Michigan
(1/8/2019)
IAR
New York
(9/24/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(11/21/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/4/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/30/2024)
IAR
Virginia
(8/28/2024)
IAR
Washington
(10/21/2021)
IAR
West Virginia
(1/8/2019)
IAR
Wyoming
(6/25/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(4/25/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/7/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IW
INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.
ANTHEM FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | POINDEXTER FINANCIAL GROUP | M.A.S.FINANCIAL AND TAX GROUP | LUCASIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KRAMER WEALTH ADVISORY | KFA FINANCIAL | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK GROUP | HOLT ADVISORY GROUP | GILCHRIST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ETZEL FINANCIAL RESOURCES | DV FINANCIAL | CAPITAL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ARCHER FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 286262 / SEC#: 801-110559

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2017 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2350 Nw 128th St, Urbandale, IA 50323
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 461-5123
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

250106 ADV 2A (1/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,626
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 422,577,169

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.

CRD#: 286262Frederick, MD

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