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CFP
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CFP

Derek Gerstner

21 Years of Experience
Hays, KS
BrokerSells Insurance

Derek Gerstner is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at LPL Financial LLC, based in Hays, KS, with 21 years of industry experience. Derek 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

1007 Cody Avenue, Hays, KS, 67601

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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 ActivitiesSells Insurance

Derek is an independent insurance agent with Heritage Insurance Agency since 2012, though he spends no time on it currently. He also works in tax preparation/accounting with Simons Tax, Accounting and Financial Services, dedicating nearly full-time hours, and is a real estate partner with MGM Investment Holdings, LLC, spending minimal time on it. Finally, he sells Life, Health, and LTC insurance through AIMCOR Enterprise Insurance Group, dedicating a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
July 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
July 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Cadaret Grant & CO INC
May 2022 - July 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Cadaret, Grant & CO., INC.Broker
November 2020 - July 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Avantax Investment Services, INC.Broker
March 2005 - December 2020 · 15 yrs 9 mos
State Registrations24 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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