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David Dale Donat

Advisor at LPL Financial — Spearfish, SD N 7th St

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

28 years

Location

Spearfish, SD 57783-2725

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LPL Financial

Institution

Total advisors

22,678

Across 10,413 offices

Clients per advisor

87 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

David Donat is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2005. He is based in Spearfish, SD. Outside of his advisory role, Donat is a partner in Legacy Village LLC, which owns and manages a senior living facility and leases townhomes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

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

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Location

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Spearfish, SD N 7th St

115 N 7th St Ste 1

Spearfish SD 57783-2725

Advisors at this office

3

Most active in

South Dakota · Texas

Work history

28 years of industry experience

LPL Financial, LLC

2005 - Present • 21 years

Spearfish, SD

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Series 63, Series 66

Spearfish, SD

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Series 63, Series 65

Spearfish, SD

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Series 63, Series 65

Spearfish, SD

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Ryan A

Series 66

Spearfish, SD

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Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Emily R

Series 66

Spearfish, SD

LPL Financial

Emily Robison is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Spearfish, SD, and has five years of industry experience. She has been associated with LPL Financial since 2007. Additionally, she is a commissioned notary and operates a separate business entity, Hometown Girl Securities, LLC, for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Caleb M

CFP®, Series 66

Spearfish, SD

LPL Financial

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College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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