Erich M. Imphong
PLOTKIN FINANCIAL ADVISORS
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-5833
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CRD#: 5083311
Professional summary
Erich Michael Imphong, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PLOTKIN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Chevy Chase, Maryland and X ADVISORS, LLC located in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Erich is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Erich has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE 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.
1) ERICH IMPHONG POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 10/01/2017 ADDRESS: 8401 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 401, Chevy Chase MD 20815, United States DESCRIPTION: MD INSURANCE AGENT PROVIDING VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS (2) PLOTKIN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Outside Registered Investment Advisor/Outside IAR INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 140 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 140 START DATE: 07/01/2016 ADDRESS: 8401 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 401, Chevy Chase MD 20815, United States DESCRIPTION: INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE OF PLOTKIN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC A SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR (3) ADVISOR ASSOCIATE POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/02/2024 ADDRESS: 8401 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 401, Chevy Chase MD 20815, United States DESCRIPTION: Marketing & acquisition (4) OCEANVIEW CONSULTANTS, LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Consulting Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2024 ADDRESS: 6718 MONROE AVE, SYKESVILLE MD 21784, United States DESCRIPTION: Entity created to have economies of scales for human resources, leasing offices and payroll. (5) INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC: Registered Representative NATURE: Broker Dealer INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/13/2016 ADDRESS: 8401 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 401, Chevy Chase MD 20815, United States DESCRIPTION: REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE OF INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC A SEC BROKER DEALER (6) X ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: Investment Adviser Representative NATURE: Outside Investment Advisor IAR INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/2025 ADDRESS: 8401 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 401, Chevy Chase MD 20815, United States DESCRIPTION: INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE OF X ADVISORS, LLC A SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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®
Start date: 2013
Experience
Current
August 5, 2016 - Present
PLOTKIN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 8401 Connecticut Avenue Suite 401, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-5833RIA
CRD#: 127635
CHEVY CHASE, MD
Current
April 3, 2025 - Present
X ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 8401 Connecticut Ave Suite 400, Chevy Chase, MD 20815RIA
CRD#: 315838
Chevy Chase, MD
Current
October 13, 2016 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 8401 Connecticut Avenue Suite 401, Chevy Chase, MD 20815RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
CHEVY CHASE, MD
Past
March 12, 2024 - February 11, 2025
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
February 25, 2013 - August 3, 2016
GEIER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
RIA
CRD#: 109986
MARRIOTTSVILLE, MD
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".
PF
PLOTKIN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
PLOTKIN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | PLOTKIN RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 127635 / SEC#: 801-85168
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2015 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2015 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2015 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2014 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2015 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2014 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2015 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
Alaska(2/14/2024)
RR
Arizona(2/14/2024)
RR
Arkansas(3/12/2024)
RR
California(2/14/2024)
RR
Colorado(2/14/2024)
RR
Connecticut(2/14/2024)
RR
Delaware(2/14/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(4/5/2017)
RR
Florida(2/14/2024)
RR
Georgia(3/12/2024)
IAR
Maryland(8/5/2016)
RR
Maryland(10/14/2016)
RR
Massachusetts(2/14/2024)
RR
New Jersey(2/14/2024)
RR
New York(2/14/2024)
RR
North Carolina(2/15/2024)
RR
Ohio(2/15/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/14/2024)
RR
South Carolina(2/14/2024)
IAR
Texas(7/15/2022)
RR
Texas(2/14/2024)
RR
Virginia(4/5/2017)
RR
Washington(3/12/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PF
PLOTKIN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
PLOTKIN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | PLOTKIN RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 127635 / SEC#: 801-85168
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2015 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2015 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2015 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2014 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2015 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2014 Terminated)Virginia
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Contact information
Main Address
8401 Connecticut Avenue Suite 401, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-5833
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 907-9790
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4
SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 711 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 221,845,374 |
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