Ameriprise Financial Services
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Toledo
45yrs
Lawrence Decker
Full name on record: Lawrence Patrick Decker
Financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services
Based in Toledo, Ohio, Lawrence Decker is a financial advisor with 45 years of industry experience. Lawrence joined Ameritas Advisory Services in 2021, after eight years at Voya Financial Advisors. Lawrence holds the ChFC designation.
At a glance
Experience45 years (since 1981)
How that compares ?Top 1% by experience in Ohio
Office2222 Centennial Rd, Toledo, OH 43617
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$448,118
Advisors at the firm551
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Ameritas Advisory Services
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
ChFC
Licenses
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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- 2021 – nowAmeritas Advisory Services, LLCCurrent firm
- 2008 – 2016Voya Financial Advisors, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Lawrence
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Lawrence
How do I contact Lawrence?
Call Ameritas Advisory Services at 800-335-9858 and ask for Lawrence Decker. Lawrence works from the Toledo, OH office.
How long has Lawrence been a financial advisor?
Lawrence has been in the industry since 1981, about 45 years. Top 1% by experience in Ohio.
What licenses does Lawrence hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Lawrence a fiduciary?
Lawrence is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is Lawrence paid?
Ameritas Advisory Services reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Lawrence for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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