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Laura Lee Thompson

Advisor at GWN Securities Inc. — Lake City, FL

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Experience

30 years

Location

Lake City, FL

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GWN Securities Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

446

Across 213 offices

Clients per advisor

85 High

Avg AUM per client

$125,430 Very Low

HNW client ratio

6% Low

About

Laura Thompson is a CFP®-credentialed advisor with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with GWN Securities Inc. since 2016. She serves as Director of Finance on the board of Altrusa International of Lake City and works as a yoga teacher at two studios in the Lake City area. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs, financial planning, and third-party manager introductions. The firm employs both discretionary portfolio management and model-based allocations, using a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers, and incorporates tactical strategies such as market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Client services

Based on GWN Securities Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Market timing

Expertise

Based on GWN Securities Inc.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies

Occupation focus

Based on GWN Securities Inc.

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat financial planning or consulting fees available, negotiated case-by-case

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $250,000 - $500,000: 1.25% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $500,000 - $1,000,000: 1.00% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $1,000,000 - > $1,000,000: 0.50% (GWN Managed Account Program, blended tier example) $0 - $250,000: 2.00% (max for Total Access Program, with blended tiers below) $0 - $250,000: 2.00% (GWN Total Access Program maximum annual fee tier) $250,000 - $1,000,000: varies by tier descending to 0.60% for assets over $10M in Total Access Program $0 - $249,999.99: 1.30% (Tier I Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $250,000 - $749,999.99: 1.05% (Tier I Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $750,000+: 0.80% (Tier I Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $0 - $249,999.99: 1.40% (Tier II Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $250,000 - $749,999.99: 1.20% (Tier II Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program) $750,000+: 0.95% (Tier II Money by Design Platinum Advisory Program)

Commissions

Commissions earned on legacy accounts with new deposits; insurance commissions earned by affiliated insurance agents; separate and in addition to advisory fees

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial consulting/planning services; negotiated based on scope and complexity

Other

Account minimum: $2,000 minimum for qualified accounts; $10,000 minimum for non-qualified accounts; some programs have higher minimums (e.g., $25,000 for Platinum Program) Minimum fee: Platform Fee minimum annual fees range from $25 to $65 depending on program; Money by Design Platinum Program has a flat $600 annual fee for grandfathered accounts Fee-only: Financial consulting and financial planning services offered at hourly rates or fixed fees (negotiable, details in agreements)

Location

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Lake City, FL

Lake City FL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida

Work history

30 years of industry experience

GWN Securities, Inc

2016 - Present • 10 years

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 63, Series 65

Lake City, FL

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Private / alternative investments Cash flow / budgeting Multi-generational wealth transfer
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Tammy H

PFS™, Series 63

Lake City, FL

Raymond James Financial

Tammy Hall is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Lake City, FL, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked in various roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2000 and has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, Hall serves as an officer and treasurer of a homeowners association and acts as durable power of attorney for family members. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools including risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals, while maintaining specialized programs in municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Charles C

Series 66

Lake City, FL

Raymond James Financial

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Angela O

Series 66

Lake City, FL

Raymond James Financial

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Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Lauren B

Series 66

Lake City, FL

Raymond James Financial

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Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive

Lance D

CFP®, Series 66

Lake City, FL

Edward Jones

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Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Military & Veterans Educators, Teachers, and Academics
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