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Global Brokerage Services, Inc.

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Client AUM

$162,800,000

Clients

370

Advisors

6

across 5 offices

About

Global Brokerage Services (GBS) serves individual investors, retirement accounts, employee benefit plans and trusts through advisor-led wrap-fee programs and separately managed account/UMA offerings. The firm reports approximately $162.8 million in assets under management across non-discretionary advisory accounts, supported by a six-advisor team and custodial/clearing relationships through Hilltop Securities and Envestnet.

GBS delivers advice on a non-discretionary basis: clients and their investment advisor representatives complete a risk-tolerance questionnaire and select among Partner‑APM, SMA and UMA strategies, with portfolio implementation, reporting and billing handled via the Envestnet platform. Investment selections may combine third‑party sub-managers and model portfolios, and accounts are reviewed at least annually with ongoing reporting available on demand.

What distinguishes GBS from many peers is its dual role as a fully disclosed FINRA-registered broker/dealer and an SEC-registered investment adviser that sponsors wrap-fee programs and requires use of its clearing/custodian relationship. The firm’s advisors are dually registered as broker‑dealer representatives and insurance agents, and the firm has related accounting/tax activity (Johnson & Sweigart), reflecting a network of affiliated business lines and revenue sources not typical for most team-style advisory firms.

Client services

Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $249,900: 2.25% (Individual Securities Accounts), 1.75% (Mutual Fund/ETF/UIT Only Accounts) $250,000 - $499,999: 2.00% (Individual Securities Accounts), 1.50% (Mutual Fund/ETF/UIT Only Accounts) $500,000 - $999,999: 1.75% (Individual Securities Accounts), 1.25% (Mutual Fund/ETF/UIT Only Accounts) $1,000,000+: 1.50% (Individual Securities Accounts), 1.00% (Mutual Fund/ETF/UIT Only Accounts) $0 - $250,000: 2.90-3.00% (Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios), 1.55-1.65% (Fixed Income SMA Portfolios), 2.35% (UMA Account) $250,001 - $500,000: 2.40-2.50% (Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios), 1.40-1.50% (Fixed Income SMA Portfolios), 2.30% (UMA Account) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 2.15-2.25% (Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios), 1.25-1.35% (Fixed Income SMA Portfolios), 2.10% (UMA Account) $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.90-2.00% (Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios), 1.05-1.15% (Fixed Income SMA Portfolios), 1.90% (UMA Account) $5,000,001+: 1.75-1.85% (Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios), 0.90-1.00% (Fixed Income SMA Portfolios), 1.70% (UMA Account)

Other

Account minimum: $30,000

Main office

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11350 McCormick Rd., Ep Iii Suite 1204

Hunt Valley MD 21031

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Maryland · New Hampshire · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · Texas · Virginia · Wisconsin

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Advisors at this firm

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William S

Series 66

Hunt Valley, MD

Global Brokerage Services, Inc.

William Sweigart is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Global Brokerage Services, Inc. since 1994 and is also a partner at Johnson & Sweigart, where he is involved in account and tax preparation for individuals and small businesses. Sweigart serves as Vice President of Universal Asset Management, Inc., overseeing affiliated companies. Global Brokerage Services (GBS) serves individual investors, retirement accounts, employee benefit plans, and trusts through advisor-led wrap-fee programs and separately managed account/UMA offerings. The firm combines broker/dealer and investment adviser registrations to provide non-discretionary advice using third-party sub-managers and model portfolios, supported by a six-advisor team.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas J

Series 63, Series 65

Hunt Valley, MD

Global Brokerage Services, Inc.

Thomas Johnson is a financial advisor with Global Brokerage Services, Inc. in Hunt Valley, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Global Brokerage Services since 1994 and also provides accounting and tax preparation services for individual and business clients through Johnson & Sweigart. Global Brokerage Services serves individual investors, retirement accounts, employee benefit plans, and trusts through advisor-led wrap-fee programs and separately managed account offerings. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis and combines third-party sub-managers and model portfolios, supported by a six-advisor team and custodial relationships with Hilltop Securities and Envestnet.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Jessica D

Series 66

Hunt Valley, MD

Global Brokerage Services, Inc.

Jessica Davis is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Global Brokerage Services, Inc. in Hunt Valley, MD, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, she was a homemaker for ten years. Global Brokerage Services serves individual investors, retirement accounts, employee benefit plans, and trusts through advisor-led wrap-fee programs and separately managed account offerings. The firm operates as both a FINRA-registered broker/dealer and an SEC-registered investment adviser, administering portfolios via the Envestnet platform with a focus on non-discretionary advice and a combination of third-party sub-managers and model portfolios.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Andrew A

Series 66

Barrington, IL

Global Brokerage Services, Inc.

Andrew Adler is a financial advisor at Global Brokerage Services, Inc. in Barrington, IL, holding a Series 66 credential with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Global Brokerage Services since 2000. Outside of advisory work, Adler is an independent insurance agent specializing in non-variable life insurance, annuities, and disability products, and he performs bookkeeping and accounting services on a limited basis. Global Brokerage Services serves individual investors, retirement accounts, employee benefit plans, and trusts through advisor-led wrap-fee programs and separately managed account/UMA offerings. The firm operates with a six-advisor team and provides non-discretionary advice, utilizing a platform that combines third-party sub-managers and model portfolios with annual account reviews.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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Jerry M

CFP®, Series 63

Mitchellville, MD

Global Brokerage Services, Inc.

Jerry Murphy is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial planning and tax preparation. He has been with Global Brokerage Services, Inc. since 1996 and concurrently operates JDM Financial & Investments, providing income tax planning and comprehensive financial planning services. He also worked at Prince Georges Community College for 22 years. Global Brokerage Services serves individual investors, retirement accounts, employee benefit plans, and trusts through advisor-led wrap-fee programs and separately managed account offerings, managing approximately $162.8 million in assets. The firm combines third-party sub-managers and model portfolios using a non-discretionary advisory approach with custodial and clearing support from Hilltop Securities and Envestnet.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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David H

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Gettysburg, PA

Global Brokerage Services, Inc.

David Heiges is a financial advisor with Global Brokerage Services, Inc. in Gettysburg, PA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Global Brokerage Services since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life and disability insurance sales and also provides federal, state, and local income tax preparation services. Global Brokerage Services serves individual investors, retirement accounts, employee benefit plans, and trusts through advisor-led wrap-fee programs and separately managed account offerings. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis and combines third-party sub-managers and model portfolios, supported by a team of six advisors and custodial relationships with Hilltop Securities and Envestnet.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner
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