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Justin Matthew Clapsaddle

Advisor at LPL Financial — Sylva, NC

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

10 years

Location

Sylva, NC 28779

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LPL Financial

Institution

Total advisors

22,678

Across 10,420 offices

Clients per advisor

87 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

Justin Clapsaddle is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Sylva, NC. His prior work includes seven years with Cherokee County Schools and recent roles at United Community Bank and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he operates War Metal Forge/Clapsaddle Knives, a home-based knife-making business. 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 range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing various investment strategies and research resources.

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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Sylva, NC

1640 E Main St

Sylva NC 28779

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

North Carolina · South Carolina

Work history

10 years of industry experience

United community bank

2026 - Present • 1 year

Waynesville, NC

LPL Financial, LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Waynesville, NC

LPL Financial LLC

2022 - 2026 • 4 years

Murphy, NC

Cherokee County Schools

2015 - 2022 • 7 years

Murphy, NC

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