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Douglas A. Schaffnit

HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS
Morton, IL 61550
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CRD#: 1070695
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Professional summary


Douglas Alan Schaffnit is a registered financial advisor currently at HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS located in Morton, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Morton, Illinois.

Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Douglas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. 07/13/2004: NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - SELLING GROUP LIFE, DISABILITY AND MEDICAL INSURANCE. - MORTON, IL. 2. 12/18/2008: NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - ONE RESOURCE GROUP - USING ONE RESOURCE GROUP FOR NON-VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY. PRODUCER-ONLY ROLE. - 5% OF TIME - MORTON, IL. 3. 2/23/2010: REAL ESTATE RENTAL - 212 MAIN L.L.C. - I OWN MY OFFICE BUILDING. I AM THE SOLE TENNANT. - TIME SPENT 1% - MORTON, IL. 4. 8/13/2012: REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR - HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC - FINANCIAL PLANNING, ASSET MANAGEMENT - (HYBRID) HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC - TIME SPENT 70% - MORTON, IL. 5. 06/12/2013 - DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS) - THE SCHAFFNIT GROUP - MORTON, IL 6. 6/19/2013: NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - SCHAFFNIT & ASSOCIATES, INC. - SCHAFFNIT AND ASSOCATIATES INC. PROVIDES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE, AND PROPERTY AND CASUALTY SALES AND SERVICE. - TIME SPENT 60% - MORTON, IL.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

December 8, 2021 - Present

HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS

Office #1: 212 N. Main Street, Morton, IL 61550
RIA
CRD#: 316636
Morton, IL
Current

July 13, 2004 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 212 N. Main Street, Morton, IL 61550
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Morton, IL
Past

June 5, 2012 - December 31, 2021

HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 163768
MORTON, IL
Past

January 31, 2005 - January 28, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MORTON, IL
Past

March 13, 1996 - July 19, 2004

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 8, 1983 - January 24, 1996

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 21, 1982 - March 24, 1983

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS
ASPIRE DIVORCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC | VANTAGE FINANCIAL | VANDERVOORN & ASSOC | TWG WEALTH PLANNING | TWG BENEFITS | TOMORROW'S WEALTH PLANNING | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH ADVISORS | SHAMROCK FINANCIAL PLANNING | SANSONE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. | SAFE HARBOR RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC | SA PIGGUSH BUSINESS & RETIREMENT PLANNING | RSM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ROUND HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROGER J. ENSMINGER & ASSOCIATES | R. KNAPP FINANCIAL INC | PROFESSIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS ADVISORS LTD. | ONPATH FINANCIAL, LLC | MIKE LYNCH, INC. | MIDWEST FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LPL FINANCIAL | LLOYD WEALTH ADVISORS | KENNEDY FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER PETERSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | KEITH E. MURPHY | J. KAHN & ASSOCIATES LLC | INTRINSIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDIGO WEALTH ADVISORS | HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP | G/R WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | FRICK INVESTMENT GROUP | FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR GENERATION X | EQUILIBRIUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELEVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EINSPAR FAMILY FINANCIAL | EBERLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DOAK FINANCIAL, LLC | CORE WEALTH PLANNING | CHASE ENTERPRISES FINANCIAL | CB3 FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | BLACK DIAMOND PLANNERS | BENEFIT PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP | ASPIRE PLANNING GROUP LLC

CRD#: 316636 / SEC#: 801-122583

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2021 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Illinois
(7/13/2004)
IAR
Illinois
(12/8/2021)
RR
Iowa
(4/2/2024)
RR
Michigan
(3/4/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(1/3/2018)
RR
Missouri
(1/8/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(4/18/2025)
RR
Texas
(2/23/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/28/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


HP
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS
ASPIRE DIVORCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC | VANTAGE FINANCIAL | VANDERVOORN & ASSOC | TWG WEALTH PLANNING | TWG BENEFITS | TOMORROW'S WEALTH PLANNING | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH ADVISORS | SHAMROCK FINANCIAL PLANNING | SANSONE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. | SAFE HARBOR RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC | SA PIGGUSH BUSINESS & RETIREMENT PLANNING | RSM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ROUND HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROGER J. ENSMINGER & ASSOCIATES | R. KNAPP FINANCIAL INC | PROFESSIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS ADVISORS LTD. | ONPATH FINANCIAL, LLC | MIKE LYNCH, INC. | MIDWEST FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LPL FINANCIAL | LLOYD WEALTH ADVISORS | KENNEDY FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER PETERSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | KEITH E. MURPHY | J. KAHN & ASSOCIATES LLC | INTRINSIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDIGO WEALTH ADVISORS | HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP | G/R WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | FRICK INVESTMENT GROUP | FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR GENERATION X | EQUILIBRIUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELEVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EINSPAR FAMILY FINANCIAL | EBERLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DOAK FINANCIAL, LLC | CORE WEALTH PLANNING | CHASE ENTERPRISES FINANCIAL | CB3 FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | BLACK DIAMOND PLANNERS | BENEFIT PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP | ASPIRE PLANNING GROUP LLC

CRD#: 316636 / SEC#: 801-122583

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2651 Warrenville Road Suite 200, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 719-9222
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
104

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HPAG FORM ADV PART 2A (4/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,813
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,999,000,000

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Company Information


HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS

CRD#: 316636Morton, IL 61550

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