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28yrs

John Smith

Financial advisor at LPL Financial

Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, John Smith is a fiduciary financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. John has been with LPL Financial since 2022. 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 75 advisors with offices in Scranton, and one of 73 fiduciaries.

Scranton, PA 18509Top 21% by experience nationwideFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience28 years (since 1998)
How that compares ?Top 21% by experience nationwide
Office1101 Penn Avenue, Suite A, Scranton, PA 18509
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.

Licenses

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

Career

  1. 2022 – now
    LPL Financial LLCCurrent firm

Questions to ask John

Tailored to John’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 John

How do I contact John?

Call LPL Financial at (704) 733-3300 and ask for John Smith. John works from the Scranton, PA office.

How long has John been a financial advisor?

John has been in the industry since 1998, about 28 years. Top 21% by experience nationwide.

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 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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