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Blake L Birdsall

Advisor at LPL Financial — Lawrence, KS Bob Billings Pky

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

13 years

Location

Lawrence, KS 66049

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LPL Financial

Institution

Total advisors

22,761

Across 10,460 offices

Clients per advisor

86 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

Blake Birdsall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Lawrence, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business development with TSC Ecosolutions. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies across discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Client services

Based on LPL Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops
Consulting and other non-discretionary advisory services

Expertise

Based on LPL Financial

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Commissions

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Hourly fees up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

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Fee-only: Negotiated flat or hourly fees ranging from $0 to $15,000 or up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Location

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Lawrence, KS Bob Billings Pky

5200 Bob Billings Pky Ste 101

Lawrence KS 66049

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Kansas · Texas

Work history

13 years of industry experience

LPL Financial

2025 - Present • 1 year

Lawrence, KS

Edward Jones

2013 - 2025 • 12 years

St. Louis, MO

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