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Hugh Joseph Breslin IV

Hugh J. Breslin

ARMSTRONG DIXON
Baltimore, MD 21209
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CRD#: 5179207
Hugh Joseph Breslin IV

Professional summary


Hugh Joseph Breslin IV, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Hugh Joseph Breslin, Joe Breslin, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARMSTRONG DIXON located in Baltimore, Maryland and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Hugh is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Hugh has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Hugh Joseph Breslin | Joe Breslin

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. 08/01/2016: Armstrong Dixon - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - INV REL - At Reported Business Location(s) - Started 05/01/2016 - Insurance and advisory - 160 Hr/Mo; 40 Hours During Securities Trading; 90% Time Spent - Insurance and Advisory Business 2. 09/16/2016: ADE - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - DBA: (HYBRID) ADE - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Start 04/01/2016 - 120 Hr/Mo; 120 Hour(s) During Securities Trading; 80% Time Spent - I provide investment advisory services through ADE, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in August 2016. I expect to spend approximately 120 hours per month] on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 3. 2/9/2017: ADE LLC - DBA: (HYBRID) ADE LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Started 5/1/2016 - 160 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - Time Spent 90% - I provide investment advisory services through ADE LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 8/2016. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firms Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4. 3/22/2019 - Armstrong Dixon - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 03/18/2019 - 32 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 5. 3/26/2019 - ADE, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Started 03/18/2019 - 32 Hours Per Month/26 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through ADE LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in August 2018. I expect to spend approximately 32 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 6. 06/22/2022 - Sulgrave Associates LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Real Estate Rental - Start Date - 08/01/2020 - 0 Hours Per Month/ 0 Hours During Securities Trading 7. 05/18/2023 - Capitol Metro - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Start Date 08/01/2016 - 10 Hours Per Month/ 10 Hours During Securities Trading

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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®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 2014

Experience


Current

August 1, 2016 - Present

ARMSTRONG DIXON

Office #1: 1500 Sulgrave Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209
RIA
CRD#: 168345
Baltimore, MD
Current

August 1, 2016 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 1500 Sulgrave Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-3616
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Baltimore, MD
Past

January 24, 2014 - August 2, 2016

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25803
Fulton, MD
Past

November 10, 2010 - August 3, 2016

PLANNING SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 154118
FULTON, MD
Past

November 3, 2010 - August 2, 2016

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Fulton, MD
Past

June 10, 2008 - November 17, 2010

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
MAPLE LAWN, MD
Past

January 1, 2008 - November 17, 2010

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
MAPLE LAWN, MD

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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AD
ARMSTRONG DIXON
ADAG, LLC | HOWARD DESIGNS, LLC | CELESTIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARMSTRONG DIXON | ADE, LLC

CRD#: 168345 / SEC#: 801-106631

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2015 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2014 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2015 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/11/2015 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
Delaware
(2/5/2019)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/5/2019)
RR
Florida
(8/1/2016)
RR
Georgia
(1/31/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(10/2/2023)
RR
Maryland
(8/1/2016)
IAR
Maryland
(8/1/2016)
RR
Missouri
(2/5/2019)
RR
New York
(2/5/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(2/5/2019)
RR
Oregon
(8/1/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/1/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(7/15/2024)
IAR
Texas
(10/26/2021)
RR
Virginia
(8/1/2016)
RR
West Virginia
(2/5/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/5/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/12/2018
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AD
ARMSTRONG DIXON
ADAG, LLC | HOWARD DESIGNS, LLC | CELESTIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARMSTRONG DIXON | ADE, LLC

CRD#: 168345 / SEC#: 801-106631

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2015 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2014 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2015 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/11/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1500 Sulgrave Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(443) 563-1111
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A AND WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts932
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 350,513,365

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Company Information


ARMSTRONG DIXON

CRD#: 168345Baltimore, MD 21209

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