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Eric M. Deroche

FREEGULLIVER
New Orleans, LA 70115
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CRD#: 5454246
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Professional summary

Eric Michael Deroche, who also goes by Eric Michael Deroche Jr., Eric Deroche, Deroche, Eric Michael Deroche Jr., is a registered financial advisor currently at FREEGULLIVER, LLC located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Eric has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Eric Michael Deroche Jr. | Eric Deroche | Deroche | Eric Michael Deroche Jr.

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 (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 21, 2016 - Present

FREEGULLIVER, LLC

Office #1: 5500 Laurel Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
RIA
CRD#: 117040
New Orleans, LA
Past

November 3, 2010 - August 17, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Past

October 4, 2010 - August 17, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Past

February 18, 2010 - June 9, 2010

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 1, 2008 - February 19, 2010

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA

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".
FL
FREEGULLIVER, LLC
FREE GULLIVER, LLC | FREEGULLIVER, LLC | FREEGULLIVER, L.L.C. | FREEGULLIVER

CRD#: 117040 / SEC#: 801-65870

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2006 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/27/2006 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(12/22/2025)
IAR
Colorado
(12/22/2025)
IAR
Florida
(7/17/2020)
IAR
Louisiana
(11/21/2016)
IAR
Texas
(11/14/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/2/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/8/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 8/17/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/17/2010
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/9/2009
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/26/2007
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

FL
FREEGULLIVER, LLC
FREE GULLIVER, LLC | FREEGULLIVER, LLC | FREEGULLIVER, L.L.C. | FREEGULLIVER

CRD#: 117040 / SEC#: 801-65870

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2006 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/27/2006 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
5500 Laurel Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
Mailing Address
Phone number
(504) 899-0300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
16

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FGL, ADV PART 2A (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts767
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 798,146,866

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/04/2025
Cover Page
Report
09/19/2025
Cover Page
Report
02/04/2025
Cover Page
Report
01/16/2024
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

FREEGULLIVER, LLC

CRD#: 117040New Orleans, LA 70115

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