Erik Holt has been an investment adviser representative at Independent Wealth Network since January 2018, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Independent Wealth Network, Inc. is an Urbandale, IA firm with $518M under management, 1,460 clients and 30 advisers across 20 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Erik Holt’s longest registration was 9 years at Investment Advisors Corp (2008–2017). Before joining Independent Wealth Network in 2018, Erik Holt was registered through Investment Advisors Corp and Park Avenue Securities LLC.
- – present · 8 yearsFrederick, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 286262
- Investment Advisors Corp– · 9 yearsHagerstown, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 117531
- Park Avenue Securities LLC– · 3 yearsFrederick, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 46173
- Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc.– · under a yearFrederick, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
- Morgan Stanley– · under a yearFrederick, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7556
Investment adviser representative registrations
Erik Holt is registered as an investment adviser representative in 14 states. The first approvals date from January 2018; the most recent is Delaware, in October 2026.
- CaliforniaSince 7 January 2026
- ColoradoSince 14 January 2021
- DelawareSince 14 October 2026
- FloridaSince 30 March 2018
- GeorgiaSince 7 February 2020
- MarylandSince 2 January 2018
- MichiganSince 8 January 2019
- New YorkSince 24 September 2025
- North CarolinaSince 21 November 2024
- PennsylvaniaSince 4 January 2019
- VirginiaSince 28 August 2024
- WashingtonSince 21 October 2021
- West VirginiaSince 8 January 2019
- WyomingSince 25 June 2020
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 7 September 2004 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 6 May 2004 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Erik R Holt
- CRD
- 4635271
- Firm
- Independent Wealth Network · CRD 286262
- Office
- Frederick, MD
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- July 2004
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
Where does Erik Holt work?
Erik Holt is an investment adviser representative registered through Independent Wealth Network, Inc. since January 2018, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Erik Holt a financial advisor?
Yes. Erik Holt has a current investment-adviser registration in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming, through Independent Wealth Network since January 2018.
How many years of experience does Erik Holt have?
Erik Holt has 22 years in the financial industry, since July 2004, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Erik Holt passed?
Erik Holt has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in May 2004. FINRA credited Erik Holt with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Erik Holt work before Independent Wealth Network?
Before Independent Wealth Network, Erik Holt was registered through Investment Advisors Corp, May 2008 to December 2017; Park Avenue Securities LLC, March 2005 to May 2008; Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc., October 2004 to February 2005; Morgan Stanley, September 2004 to September 2004.
Where is Erik Holt based?
Erik Holt’s registered office is in Frederick, MD.
Is Erik Holt registered with FINRA?
Yes. Erik Holt has a current broker registration, under CRD 4635271.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
How can I verify Erik Holt’s record?
Search CRD 4635271 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Erik Holt’s full registration record.

