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Benjamin P. Barbour

FOUNTAINHEAD FIDUCIARY
SOLOMONS, MD, MD 20688
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CRD#: 5948847
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Professional summary


Benjamin Paul Barbour is a registered financial advisor currently at FOUNTAINHEAD FIDUCIARY, LLC located in Solomons, Md, Maryland and EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in Irvine, California.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Benjamin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) FOUNTAINHEAD FIDUCIARY-INVESTMENT RELATED, 14532 SOLOMONS ISLAND ROAD S, SOLOMONS, MD 20688, STATE REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR, PRINCIPAL/ADVISOR, EVALUATING, IMPLEMENTING AND MANAGING PORTFOLIO MODELS FOR USE WITH CLIENTS BASED ON THEIR APPROPRIATE RISK PROFILE AND OBJECTIVES AND FEE BASED FINANCIAL PLANNING, 80 HRS PER MONTH, 80 HRS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 04/2020 2)FOUNTAINHEAD WEALTH ADVISORS(DBA)-INVESTMENT RELATED, 14532 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD., S SOLOMONS, MD 20688, UMBRELLA DBA THROUGH WHICH SECURITIES BUSINESS IS DONE THROUGH EMERSON EQUITY LLC, ADVISORY BUSINESS IS DONE THROUGH FOUNTAINHEAD FIDUCIARY AND FIXED INSURANCE IS DONE THROUGH FOUNTAINHEAD INSURANCE AGENCY, OWNER OF DBA, ALL OFFICE EXPENSES ARE PAID THROUGH THE DBA FOR ALL 3 BUSINESSES, 80 HRS MONTHLY, 80 HRS MONTHLY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 08/2019 3) FOUNTAINHEAD INSURANCE AGENCY-INVESTMENT RELATED, 14532 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD S, SOLOMONS, MD 20688, LIFE INSURANCE AGENCY(FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS) PRINCIPAL/MANAGER, DUE DILIGENCE AND EVALUATION OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS/STRATEGIES, TEAM TRAINING, AND DETERMINING WHEN THEY MAY BE APPLICABLE TO CLIENT PLANNING CASES., 20 HRS PER MONTH, 20 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 04/2020 4) Emerson Equity/investment-related/San Mateo, CA/registered representative/August 2025/securities transaction-based compensation/approximately 20 hours per month and during trading hours.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 27, 2020 - Present

FOUNTAINHEAD FIDUCIARY, LLC

Office #1: 14532 Solomons Island Road South Suite 102, Solomons, Md, MD 20688
RIA
CRD#: 305658
SOLOMONS, MD, MD
Current

August 28, 2025 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 9940 Research Drive Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
Irvine, CA
Past

October 3, 2022 - September 15, 2025

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44856
Reston, VA
Past

August 12, 2013 - April 23, 2020

KALOS MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 133025
Reston, VA
Past

August 12, 2013 - September 30, 2022

KALOS CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44337
Reston, VA
Past

September 7, 2011 - August 12, 2013

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 23224
RESTON, VA
Past

August 17, 2011 - August 12, 2013

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23224
RESTON, VA

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
(8/28/2025)
RR
Colorado
(8/28/2025)
RR
Delaware
(8/28/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/28/2025)
RR
Florida
(8/28/2025)
IAR
Maryland
(4/13/2021)
RR
Maryland
(8/28/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(8/28/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/16/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/28/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/28/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(8/28/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(8/28/2025)
IAR
Virginia
(4/27/2020)
RR
Virginia
(8/28/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(8/28/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/2/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FF
FOUNTAINHEAD FIDUCIARY, LLC
FOUNTAINHEAD FIDUCIARY | FOUNTAINHEAD WEALTH ADVISORS | FOUNTAINHEAD FIDUCIARY, LLC. | FOUNTAINHEAD FIDUCIARY, LLC

CRD#: 305658 / SEC#:

Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2021 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
14532 Solomons Island Road South Suite 102, Solomons, Md, MD 20688
Mailing Address
Phone number
(703) 455-7550
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts53
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,639,328

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Company Information


FOUNTAINHEAD FIDUCIARY, LLC

CRD#: 305658Solomons, Md, MD 20688

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