AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why AdvisorCheck
Eric Alan Somsel Jr

Eric Alan Somsel Jr

CFP®
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES
Troy, MI
·CRD# 6636832·10 years experience

Professional Summary

Eric Alan Somsel Jr, CFP®, who also goes by Eric Alan Somsel, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC located in Troy, Michigan. Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Eric has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Eric Alan Somsel

Blog Corner

Similar Advisors

Jeffrey S. Perry
Jeffrey S. Perry

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI · CRD#
View profile
Jack Anthony Jerzewski
Jack Anthony Jerzewski

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

TROY, MI · CRD#
Lyndon L Davis
Lyndon L Davis

LIGHTSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Farmington Hills, MI · CRD#

Videos & Posts

This advisor has not added any videos or posts yet.

Similar Advisors

Jeffrey S. Perry
Jeffrey S. Perry

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI · CRD#
Jack Anthony Jerzewski
Jack Anthony Jerzewski

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

TROY, MI · CRD#
Lyndon L Davis
Lyndon L Davis

LIGHTSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Farmington Hills, MI · CRD#
AM
Avery Tyrone Marsh

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

TROY, MI · CRD#

Contact Information

This advisor has not claimed their profile yet, so there is no contact information to display at this time.

Similar Advisors

Jeffrey S. Perry
Jeffrey S. Perry

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI · CRD#
Jack Anthony Jerzewski
Jack Anthony Jerzewski

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

TROY, MI · CRD#
Lyndon L Davis
Lyndon L Davis

LIGHTSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Farmington Hills, MI · CRD#
AM
Avery Tyrone Marsh

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

TROY, MI · CRD#

Disclosures are events reported to regulators, such as customer disputes, regulatory actions, employment separations, or financial events. Some are resolved, denied, or contested — a disclosure is not a verdict. We recommend asking an advisor directly about any disclosure on their record.

Disclosures on record.

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities. Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

Jeffrey S. Perry
Jeffrey S. Perry

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI · CRD#
Jack Anthony Jerzewski
Jack Anthony Jerzewski

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

TROY, MI · CRD#
Lyndon L Davis
Lyndon L Davis

LIGHTSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Farmington Hills, MI · CRD#
AM
Avery Tyrone Marsh

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

TROY, MI · CRD#

Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2020

Years of Experience

10 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 137945
RIA
BD
1. 560 Kirts Boulevard Suite 112, Troy, MI 480842. 230 N. Sycamore Street Suite B, Lansing, MI 48933
June 3, 2021 - Present
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 137945
RIA
BD
1. 560 Kirts Boulevard Suite 112, Troy, MI 480842. 230 N. Sycamore Street Suite B, Lansing, MI 48933
June 3, 2021 - Present
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 15296
RIA
Okemos, MI
June 30, 2016 - June 9, 2021
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 15296
BD
Okemos, MI
May 5, 2016 - June 9, 2021

Similar Advisors

Jeffrey S. Perry
Jeffrey S. Perry

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI · CRD#
Jack Anthony Jerzewski
Jack Anthony Jerzewski

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

TROY, MI · CRD#
Lyndon L Davis
Lyndon L Davis

LIGHTSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Farmington Hills, MI · CRD#
AM
Avery Tyrone Marsh

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

TROY, MI · CRD#

Current Firm

FF
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

7 PILLARS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ZINAICH CAPITAL & RISK MANAGEMENT | WELCH BENEFIT GROUP | WEINBERG FINANCIAL ADVISORY | WEALTH PLANNING GROUP | WARNOCK FINANCIAL SERVICES | VOYAGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VEYDT/KING & COMPANY, INC. | VELARIS WEALTH PARTNERS | TWENTYONE5 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUESENSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUBRIDGE WEALTH PARTNERS | TPA FINANCIAL | TIMMICK FINANCIAL GROUP | THRIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | THE ZIMMER FINANCIAL GROUP | THE INVESTMENT CENTER | THE CORNERSTONE GROUP | TAYLOR FINANCIAL | T & G FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT LEGACY GROUP | STATONWALSH | SOUND CHOICE FINANCIAL | SOLID ROCK WEALTH ADVISORS | SKYSON FINANCIAL GROUP | SHENANDOAH FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SERVANT LEADER INVESTORS | SENIOR FINANCIALS, LLC | RONALD HAMMONS | RIGG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RESOLUTE RETIREMENT CONSULTING | REID FINANCIAL | PASCARELLA PLANNING GROUP | OVERDORF FINANCIAL | NOBLE FINANCIAL | MORGAN FINANCIAL GROUP | MILLER FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCORD | MASTERPIECE FINANCIAL GROUP | MASSEY INVESTMENT GROUP | MARYLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARSHA ROSENBERG | MARQUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | MAGIS WEALTH LEADERSHIP | LIPCHIN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | LIM FINANCIAL GROUP | LIFETIME WEALTHCARE FAMILY OFFICE | LIFEHOUSE FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | LAMBERTSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | KUDERER FINANCIAL LLC | KESSLER INVESTMENTS | K WEST FINANCIAL PLANNING | JLIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JARDON CONSULTING | J. C. KIDD & ASSOCIATES, INC. | INTEGRA FINANCIAL | HOFFMANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HERKERT & ASSOCIATES | GUIDED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREAT LAKES FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | GOULART PARTNERS | GOSEN INVESTMENTS | GERHART FINANCIAL SERVICES | FURTON FINANCIAL SERVICES | FTG SQUARED | FREDERICK FINANCIAL PLANNERS | FOX WEALTH SOLUTIONS | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | FORT WASHINGTON FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL SECURITIES SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOCIATES | FAIRWAY FINANCIAL | EVERLY FINANCIAL SERVICES | ESTABROOK AND CO. | EDM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DREAMBRIDGE FINANCIAL | DIVERSIFIED RETIREMENT SERVICES | DHT FINANCIAL GROUP | DERICKSON FINANCIAL | DARRELL FINANCIAL SERVICES | COVENANT PLANNING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLSTON FINANCIAL GROUP | CHY FINANCIAL | CHREST CPA TAX & FINANCIAL, PC | CARTOGRAPH WEALTH | CADRE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BROOKS FINANCIAL GROUP | BKG FINANCIAL, INC. | BISHOP ASSOCIATES | BENCHMARK FINANCIAL DESIGN GROUP | BEACH, BLAKE & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES | BARRY AND CAMPAGNA FINANCIAL SERVICES | ASHER AND ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL | AQUINO FINANCIAL GROUP | AGORA INVESTMENTS | ABRAMOVITZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 137945 / SEC#: 801-66892, 8-67137
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2006 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1026 Cromwell Bridge Road Suite 100, Towson, MD 21286

Mailing Address

1026 Cromwell Bridge Road Suite 100, Towson, MD 21286

Phone Number

(410) 308-9988

Established

Maryland since 09/21/2004

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

139

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/26/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL LLCMEMBER—
KRCMA, JOSEPH VICTORCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2790534
RECKAMP, JILL ANNEFINOP4767622
SHEPHERD, BRADLEY MATTHEWCEO/ROSFP2303045

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

19,082

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,135,118,658

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

1

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/04/2026Cover PageReport
08/18/2025Cover PageReport
07/29/2024Cover PageReport

Similar Advisors

Jeffrey S. Perry
Jeffrey S. Perry

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI · CRD#
Jack Anthony Jerzewski
Jack Anthony Jerzewski

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

TROY, MI · CRD#
Lyndon L Davis
Lyndon L Davis

LIGHTSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Farmington Hills, MI · CRD#
AM
Avery Tyrone Marsh

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

TROY, MI · CRD#

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. Hockey Referee; Not Investment Related; Lansing, MI; Start Date: 11/2008; Sports Coach/Referee; 10 Hrs. per month; 0 Hrs. during trading; Independent contractor, Coach/Referee 2) Somsel Properties; Investment Related; P.O. Box 12092 Lansing, MI 48201; Start Date: 11/2015; Owner; 1 Hr. per month; 0 Hrs. during trading; Overseeing Real Estate Rental Properties 3) EDM Financial Advisors; Investment Related; 560 Kirts Boulevard Suite 112 Troy, MI 48084. Registered Representative. Full Time. DBA name for investment and insurance sales, independent agent for life insurance sales. 160 hours/month during securities trading hours.

Similar Advisors

Jeffrey S. Perry
Jeffrey S. Perry

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI · CRD#
Jack Anthony Jerzewski
Jack Anthony Jerzewski

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

TROY, MI · CRD#
Lyndon L Davis
Lyndon L Davis

LIGHTSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Farmington Hills, MI · CRD#
AM
Avery Tyrone Marsh

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

TROY, MI · CRD#

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".
FF
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

7 PILLARS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ZINAICH CAPITAL & RISK MANAGEMENT | WELCH BENEFIT GROUP | WEINBERG FINANCIAL ADVISORY | WEALTH PLANNING GROUP | WARNOCK FINANCIAL SERVICES | VOYAGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VEYDT/KING & COMPANY, INC. | VELARIS WEALTH PARTNERS | TWENTYONE5 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUESENSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUBRIDGE WEALTH PARTNERS | TPA FINANCIAL | TIMMICK FINANCIAL GROUP | THRIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | THE ZIMMER FINANCIAL GROUP | THE INVESTMENT CENTER | THE CORNERSTONE GROUP | TAYLOR FINANCIAL | T & G FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT LEGACY GROUP | STATONWALSH | SOUND CHOICE FINANCIAL | SOLID ROCK WEALTH ADVISORS | SKYSON FINANCIAL GROUP | SHENANDOAH FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SERVANT LEADER INVESTORS | SENIOR FINANCIALS, LLC | RONALD HAMMONS | RIGG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RESOLUTE RETIREMENT CONSULTING | REID FINANCIAL | PASCARELLA PLANNING GROUP | OVERDORF FINANCIAL | NOBLE FINANCIAL | MORGAN FINANCIAL GROUP | MILLER FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCORD | MASTERPIECE FINANCIAL GROUP | MASSEY INVESTMENT GROUP | MARYLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARSHA ROSENBERG | MARQUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | MAGIS WEALTH LEADERSHIP | LIPCHIN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | LIM FINANCIAL GROUP | LIFETIME WEALTHCARE FAMILY OFFICE | LIFEHOUSE FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | LAMBERTSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | KUDERER FINANCIAL LLC | KESSLER INVESTMENTS | K WEST FINANCIAL PLANNING | JLIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JARDON CONSULTING | J. C. KIDD & ASSOCIATES, INC. | INTEGRA FINANCIAL | HOFFMANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HERKERT & ASSOCIATES | GUIDED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREAT LAKES FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | GOULART PARTNERS | GOSEN INVESTMENTS | GERHART FINANCIAL SERVICES | FURTON FINANCIAL SERVICES | FTG SQUARED | FREDERICK FINANCIAL PLANNERS | FOX WEALTH SOLUTIONS | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | FORT WASHINGTON FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL SECURITIES SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOCIATES | FAIRWAY FINANCIAL | EVERLY FINANCIAL SERVICES | ESTABROOK AND CO. | EDM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DREAMBRIDGE FINANCIAL | DIVERSIFIED RETIREMENT SERVICES | DHT FINANCIAL GROUP | DERICKSON FINANCIAL | DARRELL FINANCIAL SERVICES | COVENANT PLANNING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLSTON FINANCIAL GROUP | CHY FINANCIAL | CHREST CPA TAX & FINANCIAL, PC | CARTOGRAPH WEALTH | CADRE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BROOKS FINANCIAL GROUP | BKG FINANCIAL, INC. | BISHOP ASSOCIATES | BENCHMARK FINANCIAL DESIGN GROUP | BEACH, BLAKE & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES | BARRY AND CAMPAGNA FINANCIAL SERVICES | ASHER AND ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL | AQUINO FINANCIAL GROUP | AGORA INVESTMENTS | ABRAMOVITZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 137945 / SEC#: 801-66892, 8-67137
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2006 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(8/11/2022)
RR
California
(1/3/2024)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2024)
RR
Georgia
(1/3/2024)
RR
Michigan
(6/3/2021)
IAR
Michigan
(6/3/2021)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed May 2016About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2016About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

Similar Advisors

Jeffrey S. Perry
Jeffrey S. Perry

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI · CRD#
Jack Anthony Jerzewski
Jack Anthony Jerzewski

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

TROY, MI · CRD#
Lyndon L Davis
Lyndon L Davis

LIGHTSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Farmington Hills, MI · CRD#
AM
Avery Tyrone Marsh

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

TROY, MI · CRD#

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Eric Alan Somsel Jr's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Eric Alan Somsel Jr's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Similar Advisors

Jeffrey S. Perry
Jeffrey S. Perry

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI · CRD#
Jack Anthony Jerzewski
Jack Anthony Jerzewski

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

TROY, MI · CRD#
Lyndon L Davis
Lyndon L Davis

LIGHTSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Farmington Hills, MI · CRD#
AM
Avery Tyrone Marsh

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

TROY, MI · CRD#
Eric Alan Somsel Jr
Follow Eric
Get alerted to job moves, licensing changes, and new disclosures
Free — no card required