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Renee Whiteford Underwood

Advisor at LPL Financial — Laurens, SC Church St

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

31 years

Location

Laurens, SC 29360

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LPL Financial

Institution

Total advisors

22,842

Across 10,477 offices

Clients per advisor

86 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

Renee Underwood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2010, following prior roles at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

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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Laurens, SC Church St

501 Church St

Laurens SC 29360

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

South Carolina · Texas

Work history

31 years of industry experience

LPL FINANCIAL

2010 - Present • 16 years

Laurens, SC

Raymond James Financial

2009 - 2010 • 1 year

Laurens, SC

Raymond James Financial Services, inc.

2002 - 2009 • 7 years

SC

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Series 63, Series 65

Clinton, SC

TD private Client Wealth LLC

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John P

PFS™, Series 65

Clinton, SC

Savant Wealth Management

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Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired Women Professionals Divorced
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David R

Series 63, Series 65

Clinton, SC

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Christopher B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Laurens, SC

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

Sara H

Series 66

Laurens, SC

Edward Jones

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Gary D

Series 66

Clinton, SC

Edward Jones

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