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Eric Heckman

President/Chief Compliance Officer at Heckman Financial & Insurance Services in San Jose, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Eric Heckman is President/Chief Compliance Officer of Heckman Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., an investment adviser managing $116M, and works from its San Jose, CA office. Eric Heckman has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Heckman Financial & Insurance Services since 7 November 2005, has 24 years in the industry across 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6, Series 7 and Series 24.

24
Years in industry
20
Years at firm
3
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Eric Heckman has been President/Chief Compliance Officer of Heckman Financial & Insurance Services since September 1992, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it.

Heckman Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. is a San Jose, CA firm with $116M under management, 305 clients and 5 advisers across 3 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.

Eric Heckman is CEO of Heckman Financial and Insurance Services, Inc. For over 30 years, he has been the president of the firm. He is the founder of the Financial Knowledge Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and the author of "Worry Less Wealth." He has also served on the board for the Rotary for over 10 years.

Eric Heckman’s longest registration is the current one, 20 years at Heckman Financial & Insurance Services since 2005. Before joining Heckman Financial & Insurance Services in 2005, Eric Heckman was registered through On Investment Management Co and Eagle Strategies Corp.

  1. – present · 20 years
    San Jose, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111549
  2. On Investment Management Co
    – · 5 years
    San Jose, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105662
  3. Eagle Strategies Corp
    – · 2 years
    San Jose, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110826

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Heckman Financial & Insurance Services

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
  • Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Eric Heckman is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from November 2005; the most recent is Texas, in January 2022.

  • CaliforniaSince 7 November 2005
  • TexasResidentSince 27 January 2022

Examinations

Series 2414 March 2006
Name
General Securities Principal Examination
Series 730 December 1997
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 636 April 1992
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 66 April 1992
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Eric Ray Heckman
CRD
2220911
Role
President/Chief Compliance Officer
Office
333 W SANTA CLARA ST, SUITE 604, San Jose, CA 95113-1125
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
January 2002
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Eric Heckman work?

Eric Heckman has been President/Chief Compliance Officer of Heckman Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. since September 1992, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 18 May 2026

Is Eric Heckman a financial advisor?

Yes. Eric Heckman has a current investment-adviser registration in California and Texas, through Heckman Financial & Insurance Services since November 2005.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Eric Heckman have?

Eric Heckman has 24 years in the financial industry, since January 2002, across 3 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Eric Heckman passed?

Eric Heckman has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 7 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in April 1992.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Eric Heckman work before Heckman Financial & Insurance Services?

Before Heckman Financial & Insurance Services, Eric Heckman was registered through Eagle Strategies Corp, January 2002 to October 2004.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Eric Heckman based?

Eric Heckman’s registered office is in San Jose, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Eric Heckman registered with FINRA?

No. Eric Heckman has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Eric Heckman a CFP?

Heckman Financial & Insurance Services lists Eric Heckman with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: ERIC HECKMAN biography, wealthcreator.com

How can I verify Eric Heckman’s record?

Search CRD 2220911 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Eric Heckman’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2220911, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Heckman Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., filed 18 May 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Heckman Financial & Insurance Services team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.