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Eric Ward Simons Mr.

CFP®
INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO.
PARMA, OH
·CRD# 727440·45 years experience

Professional Summary

Eric Ward Simons MR., CFP®, who also goes by Eric W Simons, Eric Ward Simons, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC. located in Parma, Ohio. Eric is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Eric has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Eric W Simons, Eric Ward Simons

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1991

Years of Experience

45 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.·CRD# 24723
RIA
BD
5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129
June 30, 2014 - Present
OMNIVEST, INC.·CRD# 13396
BD
Ny, NY
March 31, 2004 - March 22, 2012
SAMUEL A. RAMIREZ & COMPANY, INC.·CRD# 6963
BD
New York, NY
January 2, 1998 - May 1, 2002
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Scottsdale, AZ
November 19, 1989 - November 12, 1997
INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION·CRD# 6403
BD
November 21, 1988 - November 19, 1989
STEIN ABBOTT AND COMPANY·CRD# 13692
BD
May 2, 1984 - September 20, 1988
ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 5774
BD
March 23, 1982 - April 16, 1984
ANFS, INC.·CRD# 6534
BD
March 23, 1982 - December 13, 1984
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 305
BD
March 28, 1981 - January 27, 1982

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Current Firm

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INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

CRD#: 24723 / SEC#: 801-136903, 8-41331
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/6/2026 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2026 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Termination Requested)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Termination Requested)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2026 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129

Mailing Address

5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129

Phone Number

(440) 888-7000

Established

Ohio since 04/29/1989

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

43

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 3 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (38 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 3 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

ADV FORM 2A (6/29/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SCHEIMAN, THOMAS GREGORYPRESIDENT, CROP, SROP1508288
TOETZ, DAVID WILLIAMVP1379388
TWAROGOWSKI, DENNIS CLARENCECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1033169

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

300

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$118,696,378

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

4

Arbitration

1

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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".
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INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

CRD#: 24723 / SEC#: 801-136903, 8-41331
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/6/2026 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2026 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Termination Requested)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Termination Requested)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2026 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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
Connecticut
(10/8/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(10/23/2025)
RR
New York
(6/30/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/29/2023)
RR
Texas
(10/23/2025)

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Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1981About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1984About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1981About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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