Thomas Searles
Thomas Searles is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at LPL Financial LLC, based in Gaithersburg, MD, with 42 years of industry experience. Thomas is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 1,986,990 clients with $820B in assets under management.
Compensation
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 2.50% |
The maximum account fee is 2.50% and is negotiable between the client and the advisor. Fees are based on total assets in the account and payable quarterly in advance.
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Location
13 E Deer Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Thomas is an author, artist/musician, and involved in real estate rental. He also operates his LPL business through Medallion Financial Group, spends minimal time on other authoring and real estate activities, and dedicates a few hours per week to Safe Money Concepts, a non-variable insurance agency.
Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
LPL Financial LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Grove Point Advisors, LLC
Grove Point Investments, LLCBroker
H. Beck, INC.
Securities Service Network, LLCBroker
Ssn Advisory, INC.
National Planning Corporation ("npc of America" in Fl & Ny)
National Planning CorporationBroker
Ffp Securities, INC.Broker
Intersecurities, INC.Broker
Professional Broker-Dealer Financial Planning, INC.Broker
Travelers Equities Sales, INC.Broker
Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity CompanyBroker
Pruco Securities CorporationBroker
State Registrations31 states
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