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33yrs

Thomas Sim

Financial advisor at LPL Financial

Thomas Sim is a fiduciary financial advisor in Laguna Beach, California, with 33 years in the industry. Thomas joined LPL Financial in 2024, after 20 years at Osaic FS and a year at Securian Financial Services. Thomas holds the ChFC designation.

One of 59 advisors with offices in Laguna Beach, and one of 49 fiduciaries.

Laguna Beach, CA 92651ChFCTop 10% by experience in CaliforniaFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience33 years (since 1993)
How that compares ?Top 10% by experience in California
Office920 Glenneyre #A, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$399,489
Advisors at the firm23,459
States licensed ?1 state

Services through LPL Financial

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsEducational seminars and workshopsOther services

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Designations

ChFC

Licenses

Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.

Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2024 – now
    LPL Financial LLCCurrent firm
  2. 2004 – 2024
    Osaic FS, Inc.Previously
  3. Feb 2003 – May 2004
    Securian Financial Services, Inc.Previously

Questions to ask Thomas

Tailored to Thomas’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Thomas

How do I contact Thomas?

Call Thomas’s local office at (949) 715-9930 or the LPL Financial main office at (704) 733-3300, and ask for Thomas Sim.

How long has Thomas been a financial advisor?

Thomas has been in the industry since 1993, about 33 years. Top 10% by experience in California.

What licenses does Thomas hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Thomas a fiduciary?

Thomas is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Thomas paid?

LPL Financial reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Thomas 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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