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Derik Clay Heimerdinger

Advisor at LPL Financial — Ludington, MI S Jebavy Dr;

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

25 years

Location

Ludington, MI 49431

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LPL Financial

Institution

Total advisors

22,678

Across 10,422 offices

Clients per advisor

87 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

Derik Heimerdinger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Priority Health, and the United Methodist Church of Ludington. He has additional involvement with non-variable insurance products through CRUMP and Priority Health. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and diverse 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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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees negotiated between IAR and client for financial planning and consulting services.

Commissions

Commissions and trail fees on brokerage product sales and for insurance products sold by IARs.

Project-based

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

Other

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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Ludington, MI S Jebavy Dr;

45 S Jebavy Dr; Suite A

Ludington MI 49431

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Alabama · California · Florida · Georgia · Iowa · Michigan · Minnesota · Ohio · Texas · Virginia · Wisconsin

Work history

25 years of industry experience

LPL Financial

2021 - Present • 5 years

Ludington, MI

United Methodist Church of Ludington

2015 - 2021 • 6 years

Ludington, MI

Priority Health

2013 - 2021 • 8 years

Grand Rapids, MI

Various Insurance Carriers For W&R Insurance Agencies

2012 - 2021 • 9 years

Ludington, MI

Waddell & Reed, Inc

2012 - 2021 • 9 years

Ludington, MI

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

Ludington, MI

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Ludington, MI

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Daniel S

Series 65

Ludington, MI

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Autumn W

Series 65, Series 63

Ludington, MI

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