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Dennis W. Laughlin

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES
Melbourne, FL 32901
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CRD#: 1230817
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Professional summary


Dennis William Laughlin, who also goes by Dennis W Laughlin, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Melbourne, Florida and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Melbourne, Florida.

Dennis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Dennis has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dennis W Laughlin

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.
Business Name: Three Bridges Planning Investment Related: Yes Address: 304 S. Harbor City Blvd., Suite 200 Melbourne FL 32955 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through an independent outside RIA Position, Title or Relationship: Director of Portfolio Management Start Date: 5/1/2019 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Providing investment and securities advice to clientsBusiness Name: Calvary Chapel Melbourne Finance Committee Investment Related: No Address: 2955 Minton Road West Melbourne FL 32904 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above None of the above Position, Title or Relationship: Committee member Start Date: 7/1/2012 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Advise of church finance issues. Make budgeting decisions.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

May 7, 2019 - Present

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 304 S. Harbor City Blvd. Suite 200, Melbourne, FL 32901
RIA
CRD#: 155193
Melbourne, FL
Current

May 1, 2019 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 304 S. Harbor City Blvd. Suite 200, Melbourne, FL 32901
BD
CRD#: 42046
Melbourne, FL
Past

October 28, 2010 - May 10, 2019

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
MELBOURNE, FL
Past

October 28, 2010 - May 10, 2019

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
MELBOURNE, FL
Past

January 30, 2007 - November 4, 2010

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
MELBOURNE, FL
Past

January 29, 2007 - November 4, 2010

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
MELBOURNE, FL
Past

February 21, 2006 - February 7, 2007

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
SUNTREE, FL
Past

February 21, 2006 - February 7, 2007

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
SUNTREE, FL
Past

April 4, 2002 - February 21, 2006

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 6555
SUNTREE, FL
Past

March 21, 2002 - February 21, 2006

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

January 11, 1993 - April 3, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

April 11, 1988 - February 3, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

April 10, 1987 - April 11, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

January 25, 1984 - February 3, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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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KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 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
California
(5/1/2019)
RR
Colorado
(12/12/2024)
RR
Delaware
(5/29/2019)
RR
Florida
(5/1/2019)
IAR
Florida
(5/7/2019)
RR
Georgia
(5/1/2019)
RR
Maine
(5/2/2019)
RR
Maryland
(7/18/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/10/2019)
RR
Michigan
(11/9/2020)
RR
Missouri
(5/1/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/15/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(5/1/2019)
RR
New York
(5/1/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(5/1/2019)
RR
Ohio
(5/1/2019)
RR
Oregon
(10/14/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/1/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(5/3/2019)
RR
Texas
(5/1/2019)
IAR
Texas
(8/22/2023)
RR
Utah
(1/10/2025)
RR
Virginia
(5/1/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/24/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/11/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 6/13/2007
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
198

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC ADVISORENTERPRISE WRAP FEE BROCHURE (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts27,816
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,210,576,595

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
10/20/2023
12/21/2022

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Company Information


KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 155193Melbourne, FL 32901

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