Madison Avenue Securities
36yrs
Top 7% by experience in Florida
32yrs
John Patrick Keating
Financial advisor at LPL Financial
At a glance
Experience32 years (since 1994)
How that compares ?Top 13% by experience in Florida
OfficeWatersound, FL
FirmLPL Financial
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
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
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Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- 2023 – nowLPL Financial LLCCurrent firm
- 2018 – 2023Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.Previously
- 2011 – 2018Moors & Cabot, Inc.Previously
- Oct 2009 – Jul 2011Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedPreviously
- 2007 – 2009Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.Previously
- 2003 – 2007RBC Capital Markets, LLCPreviously
Questions to ask John
Tailored to John’s registration and firm.
- 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?
- 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 John
How do I contact John?
Call LPL Financial at 704-733-3300 and ask for John Patrick Keating. John works from the Watersound, FL office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 1994, about 32 years. Top 13% by experience in Florida.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
LPL Financial reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask John for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.