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Andrew C. Lord

ESSENTIAL PLANNING
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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CRD#: 1289303
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Professional summary


Andrew Charles Lord, who also goes by Andrew C Lord, Andy Lord, is a registered financial advisor currently at ESSENTIAL PLANNING, LLC located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Andrew has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Andrew C Lord | Andy Lord

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) Valmark Securities, Inc. Investment Related. 130 Springside Dr. Akron, OH 44333. Financial Planning, Registered Representative. Start 06/15/2020. 35hrs/mo, 30hrs/mo during trading hours. Registered representative that works for a brokerage company and serves as a representative for clients trading investment products such as stocks, bonds, and annuities./// 2) DANIEL PINKHAM HOUSE, LLC; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; PROPERTY OWNER/OPERATOR; COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE; 400 THE HILL UNIT II, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801; INCOME $36,000 from K-1 Net Profits; START DATE 10/2012; 1HR/MONTH./// 3) CHAMPERNOWNE REALTY, LLC; 500 MARKET ST, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE; OWNER/OPERATOR; INCOME $48,000 from K-1 profits; START DATE 1/2008; 1HR/MONTH./// 4) Champernowne Realty II; 500 Market St Unit 1D Portsmouth, NH 03801 start 01/2025; owner commercial real estate condo; operate and lease to planning shop; 100% ownership via LLC; investment related; 1-5 hours/ month ; payment is rent./// 5) FIXED INSURANCE SALES; 500 MARKET ST, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; INSURANCE AGENT/REPRESENTATIVE; INCOME $25,000; START DATE 07/1994; 15 HRS/MONTH; 10 TRADING HRS/MONTH, Compensated by Commissions.///

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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

August 6, 2002 - Present

ESSENTIAL PLANNING, LLC

Office #1: 500 Market Street Suite 1d, Portsmouth, NH 03801
RIA
CRD#: 106651
Portsmouth, NH
Current

June 15, 2020 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 500 Market Street, Unit 1d, Portsmouth, NH 03801Office #2: 64 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
BD
CRD#: 31243
Portsmouth, NH
Past

August 24, 2016 - June 30, 2020

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Portsmouth, NH
Past

July 14, 2014 - August 30, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

June 3, 2014 - August 30, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

May 30, 2014 - June 3, 2014

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

August 7, 2006 - May 30, 2014

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

September 18, 1995 - February 3, 1997

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 28, 1994 - December 6, 1995

FORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES, CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14363
RICHMOND, VA
Past

February 7, 1994 - September 14, 1995

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

July 16, 1993 - March 18, 1994

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

March 19, 1992 - December 10, 1993

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

August 28, 1984 - March 11, 1992

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 28, 1984 - March 11, 1992

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
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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ESSENTIAL PLANNING, LLC
ESSENTIAL PLANNING, LLC | LORD ANDREW CHARLES | LORD ANDREW & CO

CRD#: 106651 / SEC#: 801-51363

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/1996 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
Arizona
(8/20/2020)
RR
California
(6/15/2020)
RR
Florida
(6/16/2020)
IAR
Florida
(8/18/2020)
RR
Georgia
(6/30/2023)
RR
Maine
(6/16/2020)
IAR
Maine
(7/15/2020)
IAR
Massachusetts
(8/7/2002)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/21/2023)
IAR
New Hampshire
(8/6/2002)
RR
New Hampshire
(7/23/2020)
RR
New York
(9/28/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(7/24/2020)
RR
Ohio
(6/15/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(8/4/2020)
IAR
Texas
(9/30/2019)
RR
Vermont
(6/30/2023)
RR
Virginia
(7/28/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/4/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


EP
ESSENTIAL PLANNING, LLC
ESSENTIAL PLANNING, LLC | LORD ANDREW CHARLES | LORD ANDREW & CO

CRD#: 106651 / SEC#: 801-51363

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/1996 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
500 Market Street, Unit 1d, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(603) 427-5164
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ESSENTIAL PLANNING, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A 2025 (3/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,995
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 439,657,003

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Company Information


ESSENTIAL PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 106651Portsmouth, NH 03801

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