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Kent Anthony Marler

Advisor at LPL Financial — Farmington, MO E. Liberty St.

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

27 years

Location

Farmington, MO 63640

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LPL Financial

Institution

Total advisors

22,923

Across 11,245 offices

Clients per advisor

86 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

Kent Marler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, Missouri, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Marler serves on the boards of trustees for a county Public Water District and Madison Medical Center, both non-compensated community roles. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

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

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on LPL Financial

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees up to $15,000 for financial planning and consulting services

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Location

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Farmington, MO E. Liberty St.

11 E. Liberty St.

Farmington MO 63640

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Missouri

Work history

27 years of industry experience

LPL Financial

2007 - Present • 19 years

Fredericktown, MO

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Business activities & affiliations

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Collin B

Series 65

Farmington, MO

Black Financial Planning, LLC

Collin Black is the principal of Black Financial Planning, LLC in Farmington, MO, and holds a Series 65 credential with five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Richard Black, CPA, PC, and involvement in a food truck business, The Noodle Nerd, where he is a part owner. Collin also operates as a sole proprietor providing insurance sales and servicing. Black Financial Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by offering tailored financial plans and consulting, referring clients to third-party money managers for investment implementation rather than managing assets directly. The firm’s process emphasizes documenting client goals, developing customized plans, and monitoring managers while handling client relationships on a case-by-case basis.

Income planning General tax planning Retirement withdrawal strategies General estate planning guidance
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Cynthia M

Series 63, Series 65

Farmington, MO

Lanark Financial, Inc.

Cynthia Minnis is a financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. in Farmington, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at Conservative Financial Services, Inc. since 1998 and American Express Financial Advisors since 1992. Outside of finance, she owns and performs in a music business called Cindy Minnis Music. Lanark Financial offers investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets through multiple advisor teams and provides a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary services using third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance
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Blake N

Series 66

Farmington, MO

Lanark Financial, Inc.

Blake Nephew is a financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. in Farmington, MO, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments and Edward Jones. He is a director of the Rotary Club of St. Francois County, a nonprofit organization. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets across multiple advisor teams and offers a range of program-based accounts using third-party and affiliated sub-advisers.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance
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Craig G

Series 66

Bismark, MO

Prospera Financial Services, inc.

Craig Gissy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Prospera Financial Services, Inc., joining in 2025 after 12 years at Cutter & Company, Inc. and four years at Edward Jones. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing over $14 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning and portfolio management through a variety of advisory programs and third-party platforms.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Lisa S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Farmington, MO

Lanark Financial, Inc.

Lisa Sumpter is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Lanark Financial, Inc. and has prior experience at First State Financial Management, Money Concepts Capital Corp, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in a cattle farming business with her husband. Lanark Financial, Inc. provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets across multiple advisor teams and offers a range of program-based accounts through various platforms.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance
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Malia T

Series 66

Farmington, MO

Lanark Financial, Inc.

Malia Toman is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at First State Financial Management and Town & Country Bank. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets across multiple advisor teams and offers program-based accounts through various platforms.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance
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