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Eric D. Motycka

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CRD#: 6216788
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Eric D Motycka, CFP®, who also goes by Eric D Motycka, Eric Douglas Motycka, was a registered financial professional .

Eric is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2013. Eric had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Eric D Motycka | Eric Douglas Motycka

Other business activities


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THE HIGHERGROUND GROUP / INVESTMENT RELATED / TERRE HAUTE IN / REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR / PRESIDENT / JAN 2016 / 150 HOURS PER MONTH / 100% DURING TRADING HOURS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

January 3, 2024 - October 12, 2025

THE HIGHERGROUND GROUP LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282928
CARMEL, IN
Past

February 25, 2022 - October 5, 2022

ORIGIN INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305353
TERRE HAUTE, IN
Past

March 7, 2016 - December 31, 2023

THE HIGHERGROUND GROUP LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282928
CARMEL, IN
Past

January 30, 2015 - January 27, 2016

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
LAFAYETTE, IN
Past

January 30, 2015 - January 27, 2016

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
LAFAYETTE, IN
Past

September 9, 2013 - February 3, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
TERRE HAUTE, IN
Past

August 9, 2013 - February 3, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
TERRE HAUTE, IN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/7/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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THE HIGHERGROUND GROUP LLC
THE HIGHERGROUND GROUP LLC

CRD#: 282928 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
Carmel, IN
Mailing Address
Phone number
(812) 249-7280
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts62
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,535,810

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Company Information


THE HIGHERGROUND GROUP LLC

CRD#: 282928

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