Hugh Breslin has held the title Member at Ade since March 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. Hugh Breslin holds a Bachelor's degree from Washington College.
Ade, LLC is a Baltimore, MD firm with $448M under management, 294 clients and 6 advisers in one office, as of its June 2026 filing.
Joe Breslin is Partner of Armstrong Dixon. He assists business owners, executives and affluent families with retirement planning, estate planning, business succession planning and investment advisory services. He is a past board member and chairman of the Financial Planning Association of Maryland's Membership, NexGen and Government Advocacy committees.
Hugh Breslin’s longest registration is the current one, 10 years at LPL Financial LLC since 2016. Before joining Ade in 2016, Hugh Breslin was registered through Triad Advisors, Inc. and Planning Solutions Group, LLC.
- LPL Financial LLCAlso current– present · 10 yearsDenton, MD · Adviser representative and broker · Firm CRD 6413
- Triad Advisors, Inc.– · 2 yearsFulton, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 25803
- Planning Solutions Group, LLC– · 5 yearsFulton, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 154118
- Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation– · 2 yearsMaple Lawn, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 3978
Professional designations
Listed by Ade
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®)
- Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Hugh Breslin is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from August 2016; the most recent is Texas, in October 2021.
- MarylandSince 1 August 2016
- TexasSince 26 October 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 12 December 2018 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 5 June 2008 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 29 December 2007 |
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Hugh Joseph Breslin
- CRD
- 5179207
- Firm
- Ade · CRD 168345
- Role
- Member
- Office
- 1500 SULGRAVE AVE, Baltimore, MD 21209
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- December 2007
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- armstrongdixon.com
Where does Hugh Breslin work?
Hugh Breslin has held the title Member at Ade, LLC since March 2018, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Hugh Breslin a financial advisor?
Yes. Hugh Breslin has a current investment-adviser registration in Maryland and Texas, through Ade since August 2016.
How many years of experience does Hugh Breslin have?
Hugh Breslin has 18 years in the financial industry, since December 2007, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Hugh Breslin passed?
Hugh Breslin has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 2007. FINRA credited Hugh Breslin with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Hugh Breslin work before Ade?
Before Ade, Hugh Breslin was registered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, June 2008 to November 2010.
Where is Hugh Breslin based?
Hugh Breslin’s registered office is in Baltimore, MD.
Is Hugh Breslin registered with FINRA?
Yes. Hugh Breslin has a current broker registration, under CRD 5179207.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
Is Hugh Breslin a CFP?
Ade lists Hugh Breslin with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Hugh Breslin’s record?
Search CRD 5179207 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Hugh Breslin’s full registration record.
