Eric Cassel has been an investment adviser representative at Thrive Capital Management since August 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Thrive Capital Management, LLC is a Fort Washington, PA firm with $657M under management, 786 clients and 13 advisers across 4 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.
Eric Cassel’s longest registration was 4 years at Vanguard Advisers, Inc. (2022–2026). Before joining Thrive Capital Management in 2026, Eric Cassel was registered through Vanguard Advisers, Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC.
- – present · under a yearFort Washington, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 281347
- Vanguard Advisers, Inc.– · 4 yearsMalvern, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106715
- Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC– · 2 yearsChesterbrook, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 19616
- Citizens Securities, Inc.– · 1 yearPaoli, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 39550
Investment adviser representative registrations
Eric Cassel is registered as an investment adviser representative in Pennsylvania, since August 2026.
- PennsylvaniaSince 4 August 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 7 October 2016 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 28 January 2016 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 1 December 2015 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 29 July 2015 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Eric James Cassel
- CRD
- 6451443
- Firm
- Thrive Capital Management · CRD 281347
- Office
- 500 W OFFICE CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 300, Fort Washington, PA 19034
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 2017
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Eric Cassel work?
Eric Cassel is an investment adviser representative registered through Thrive Capital Management, LLC since August 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Eric Cassel a financial advisor?
Yes. Eric Cassel has a current investment-adviser registration in Pennsylvania, through Thrive Capital Management since August 2026.
How many years of experience does Eric Cassel have?
Eric Cassel has 8 years in the financial industry, since December 2017, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Eric Cassel passed?
Eric Cassel has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in July 2015. FINRA credited Eric Cassel with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Eric Cassel work before Thrive Capital Management?
Before Thrive Capital Management, Eric Cassel was registered through Vanguard Advisers, Inc., March 2022 to July 2026; Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, September 2018 to November 2020; Citizens Securities, Inc., January 2016 to September 2017.
Where is Eric Cassel based?
Eric Cassel’s registered office is in Fort Washington, PA.
Is Eric Cassel registered with FINRA?
No. Eric Cassel has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Eric Cassel’s record?
Search CRD 6451443 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Eric Cassel’s full registration record.
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- Christopher BakDirector of Investment Operations
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