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CFP
SB
CFP

Scott Butera

28 Years of Experience
Bethesda, MD
Broker

Scott Butera is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at LPL Financial LLC, based in Bethesda, MD, with 28 years of industry experience. Scott 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

6701 Democracy Blvd, Suite 300 Offices 362 & 365, Bethesda, MD, 20817

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Scott works as an employee model brand name for Butera Wealth Management by LPL Financial since 2022. This activity takes up all of Scott's time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
August 2026 - Present · 2 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
August 2026 - Present · 2 mos
LPL Financial LLC
May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C.
November 2018 - June 2022 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Ef Legacy Securities, LLCBroker
April 2016 - October 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Edelman Financial Services, LLC
July 2006 - November 2018 · 12 yrs 4 mos
Sanders Morris Harris LLCBroker
July 2006 - April 2016 · 9 yrs 9 mos
Strategic Advisers, INC.
April 2001 - June 2006 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
February 2001 - June 2006 · 5 yrs 4 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
January 2000 - February 2001 · 1 yr 1 mo
American Express Financial Advisors INC.Broker
November 1997 - January 2000 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
November 1997 - January 2000 · 2 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations2 states
MDTX
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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