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Derek Eckert

Farther
29 Years of Experience
Austin, TX
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Derek Eckert is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Farther, based in Austin, TX, with 29 years of industry experience. Derek operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Socially Responsible Investing. Their firm serves 14,965 clients with $16B in assets under management.

Farther
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
327 advisors
Number of Clients
14,965 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.1M average
Assets Under Management
$16.0B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.00%

Fees range from negotiable up to 2.00% depending on account complexity, asset amount, and independent managers utilized.

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Location

Austin, TX

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
June 2008
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Other Business Activities

Derek is a board member for Women in Neuroscience, a non-profit organization, since April 2024. He dedicates a few hours per week to promote awareness, develop programs, and fundraise.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Farther
March 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Syntropy Wealth Management LLC
May 2018 - September 2025 · 7 yrs 4 mos
Advice and Planning Services
June 2007 - March 2018 · 10 yrs 9 mos
Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLCBroker
June 2007 - March 2018 · 10 yrs 9 mos
Chase Investment Services CORP.
January 2006 - May 2007 · 1 yr 4 mos
Chase Investment Services CORP.Broker
December 2005 - May 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
February 2005 - July 2005 · 5 mos
Cybertrader, INC.Broker
January 2001 - July 2005 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
October 1998 - January 2001 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Fidelity Brokerage Services, INC.Broker
December 1995 - April 1998 · 2 yrs 4 mos
W. S. Griffith & CO., INC.Broker
September 1995 - December 1995 · 3 mos
State Registrations1 state
TX
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