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CFP
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CFP

Donald Harrell

33 Years of Experience
San Clemente, CA
1 DisclosureBroker

Donald Harrell is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at LPL Financial LLC, based in San Clemente, CA, with 33 years of industry experience. Donald 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
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
28221 advisors
Number of Clients
1,986,990 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$412K average
Assets Under Management
$819.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

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

1520 North El Camino Real Ste4, San Clemente, CA, 92672

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
October 2022
Settled
Other Business Activities

Donald is a sole proprietor/owner/partner in a real estate business since January 2018. This activity is investment-related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLCBroker
June 2026 - Present · 4 mos
LPL Financial LLC
June 2026 - Present · 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Morgan StanleyBroker
July 2015 - June 2026 · 10 yrs 11 mos
Morgan Stanley
July 2015 - June 2026 · 10 yrs 11 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
October 2009 - July 2015 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 2009 - July 2015 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
June 2007 - October 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
June 2007 - October 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
May 2001 - July 2007 · 6 yrs 2 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
October 1997 - July 2007 · 9 yrs 9 mos
Income Network CompanyBroker
June 1992 - April 1996 · 3 yrs 10 mos
American Business Securities, INC.Broker
March 1992 - July 1992 · 4 mos
State Registrations22 states
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