Cetera Investment Advisers
45yrs
Top advisor by experience in Fort Wayne
27yrs
Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Thomas Elyea is a fiduciary financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. Thomas has been with LPL Financial since 2003; before that, Thomas spent three years at Robert W. Baird & Co.. 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 441 advisors with offices in Fort Wayne, and one of 401 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience27 years (since 1999)
How that compares ?Top 22% by experience in Indiana
Office7912 Carnegie Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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 ?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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Career
- 2005 – nowSummit Consultants, Inc.Current
- 2003 – nowLPL Financial LLCCurrent firm
- 2000 – 2003Robert W. Baird & Co. IncorporatedPreviously
Questions to ask Thomas
Tailored to Thomas’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 Thomas
How do I contact Thomas?
Call LPL Financial at (704) 733-3300 and ask for Thomas Elyea. Thomas works from the Fort Wayne, IN office.
How long has Thomas been a financial advisor?
Thomas has been in the industry since 1999, about 27 years. Top 22% by experience in Indiana.
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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