Lawrence, KS Mesa Way Office

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LPL Financial

Institution

Firm-wide stats for LPL Financial

Total advisors

22,761

Across 10,460 offices

Clients per advisor

86 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

LPL Financial is an SEC‑registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer that serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth and non‑HNW clients), retirement plans and plan participants, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives (IARs). The firm offers financial planning, a variety of advisory programs (wrap, model and TAMP offerings), retirement plan consulting, 529 account management, and brokerage services, with program descriptions and client agreements provided through the IARs.

The firm provides both discretionary and non‑discretionary management across its programs and makes available model portfolios and research from LPL Research, third‑party subadvisors, and TAMP sponsors; LPL Research describes strategic (three‑ to five‑year) and tactical model approaches and supports diversified and alternative strategies. LPL also offers overlay portfolio management, direct indexing options, the Bank Wealth Program for institutional clients, and participant advice programs (IPA/OPA), and discloses use of technologies such as machine learning along with broad risk disclosures for many security types.

Compared with many peers, LPL’s brochure documents a substantial scope of non‑advisory product activity—an affiliated insurance agency (LPLIA) and continued insurance product sales by IARs, a collateralized lending program including LPL’s Secured Credit Account, and a credit‑card offering through a partner bank—alongside its advisory businesses. The brochure also discloses that LPL advertises performance results but does not present hypothetical performance, and it includes a summary of recent regulatory enforcement matters and remedial undertakings.

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Expertise

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Location

3310 Mesa Way Ste. 101

Lawrence KS 66049

Advisors at this office

7

Advisors at this office

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Douglas S

Series 66

Lawrence, KS

LPL Financial

Douglas Stephens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lawrence, KS, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Fifteen:22 Financial Partners since 2013 as a partner and registered representative. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a family-owned real estate holding company. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and provides model portfolios, research, and technology-enhanced investment solutions.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Douglas B

Series 63, Series 66

Lawrence, KS

LPL Financial

Douglas Bennett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 38 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Nations Financial Group and Great Plains Financial Group. Bennett is also involved as a partner in Fifteen:22 Financial Partners. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a variety of investment strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Nicholas B

Series 66

Lawrence, KS

LPL Financial

Nicholas Bennett is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Nations Financial Group and the Kansas Highway Patrol. He is also a registered representative at Fifteen 22 Financial Partners. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Jennifer G

Series 66

Lawrence, KS

LPL Financial

Jennifer Greer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Nations Financial Group, Hobby Lobby, and St. Luke's Medical Group. Outside of her advisory role, she assists other financial advisors through a related entity called 22 Financial Partners. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Brent H

Series 63, Series 66

Lawrence, KS

LPL Financial

Brent Hoffman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lawrence, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been a partner at Fifteen:22 Financial Partners since 2010 and previously worked at Nations Financial Group, Inc. Additionally, Hoffman serves as an assistant wrestling coach at Lawrence Free State High School and is the chair of the Douglas County Republican Party. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Van S

Series 63, Series 66

Lawrence, KS

LPL Financial

Van Schaffer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lawrence, KS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Nations Financial Group, Inc. and Great Plains Financial Group and has operated his own advisory business since 1994. Outside of financial advising, he serves as an independent starter for junior and senior high school track and field meets. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by extensive research and various investment strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Malcom O

Series 66

Lawrence, KS

LPL Financial

Malcom Ong is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Nations Financial Group, Inc. for 16 years. Ong is also the owner of Providence, LLC, where he serves as a registered representative. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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