Oppenheimer & Co.
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Carlsbad
30yrs
Scott Hemerick is a fiduciary financial advisor in Carlsbad, California, with 30 years in the industry. Scott joined LPL Financial in 2009, after four years at Merrill and less than a year at Strategic Advisers. LPL Financial offers financial planning, investment management, and educational workshops and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 457 advisors with offices in Carlsbad, and one of 416 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience30 years (since 1997)
How that compares ?Top 17% by experience nationwide
OfficeCarlsbad, CA
FirmLPL Financial
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 ?2 states
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
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Career
- 2009 – nowLPL Financial LLCCurrent firm
- 2005 – 2009MerrillPreviously
- Jun 2005 – Oct 2005Strategic Advisers LLCPreviously
- 2000 – 2005Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
Contact Scott
(704) 733-3300Firm headquarters in Fort Mill, SC. Ask for Scott. Carlsbad, CAOffice · Get directions Facebook pageLPL FinancialIs this you? Claim your free profile to add a direct line, email, photo, and specialties.
Questions to ask Scott
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- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
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- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Scott
How do I contact Scott?
Call LPL Financial at (704) 733-3300 and ask for Scott Hemerick. Scott works from the Carlsbad, CA office.
How long has Scott been a financial advisor?
Scott has been in the industry since 1997, about 30 years. Top 17% by experience nationwide.
What licenses does Scott hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Scott a fiduciary?
Scott is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Scott paid?
LPL Financial reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Scott 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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