Founders Financial Securities LLC
Founders Financial Securities LLC is a full-service broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Towson, Maryland. Founded in 2004, the firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Founders Financial, LLC. With approximately 141 employees as of 2025, Founders Financial Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services nationwide, primarily serving individual investors (including high net worth individuals) and retirement plans. Services are delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs), who often operate under their own business names while supervised by Founders Financial. The firm emphasizes personalized advice tailored to individual client needs and has a substantial presence in fee-based portfolio management and fiduciary services.
Investment Strategy
Founders Financial Securities LLC offers investment advisory services through its IARs on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. Rather than mandating a single investment philosophy, the firm empowers its representatives to tailor strategies to each client’s unique needs, risk tolerance, and objectives. Typical approaches include diversified portfolio construction, ongoing investment management, and fiduciary consulting for retirement plans. Serving a broad client base—including individuals (both regular and high net worth) and pension/profit sharing plans—the firm provides fee-based recommendations, continuous monitoring, and both educational and consultative financial services. Investment advice is delivered under a fiduciary duty, especially for ERISA-governed accounts, but the specific strategies may vary considerably based on the adviser and client profile.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (485)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S SPYG | SPDR SERIES TRUST | 6.20% | $91.1M | 871,941 | $68.07 | $104.51 | +$22.2M |
S SPYV | SPDR SERIES TRUST | 4.91% | $72.2M | 1,305,042 | $44.66 | $55.33 | +$20.6M |
V VO | VANGUARD INDEX FDS | 2.48% | $36.5M | 124,176 | $248.01 | $293.74 | +$7.6M |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 2.36% | $34.7M | 186,142 | $29.37 | $186.58 | +$4.2M |
V VEA | VANGUARD TAX-MANAGED FDS | 2.17% | $32.0M | 533,390 | $45.96 | $59.92 | +$3.7M |