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Ronald W. Fetters

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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Ronald William Fetters, ChFC®, who also goes by Rod Fetters, Ron Fetters, Ronald W Fetters, Ronald Williams Fetters, Ronald Fetters, Ronald William Fetters, was a registered financial professional .

Ronald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Ronald had worked at 21 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rod Fetters | Ron Fetters | Ronald W Fetters | Ronald Williams Fetters | Ronald Fetters | Ronald William Fetters

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- 07/2022 / Independent Wealth Connections / DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) / Investment Related / SPOKANE, WA 2- 07/25/2022 - No Business name - Investment Related - Wayne, PA 19087-1531 - Real Estate Rental - Owner - State Date - 01/01/2017.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
ChFC®

Experience


Past

July 6, 2022 - November 15, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA
Past

July 6, 2022 - November 15, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA
Past

June 21, 2018 - July 7, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SPOKANE, WA
Past

June 21, 2018 - July 7, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SPOKANE, WA
Past

December 19, 2013 - March 13, 2018

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 11869
WENATCHEE, WA
Past

December 17, 2013 - March 13, 2018

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
WENATCHEE, WA
Past

July 18, 2013 - December 18, 2013

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
MIRAMAR, FL
Past

May 16, 2013 - December 18, 2013

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
MIRAMAR, FL
Past

August 31, 2007 - May 15, 2013

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
WAYNE, PA
Past

March 15, 2007 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 15, 2007 - May 15, 2013

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
Past

September 12, 2003 - January 27, 2006

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

January 23, 2002 - September 4, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 26, 2000 - October 19, 2001

SENTINEL FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 31175
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

June 12, 1997 - July 21, 2000

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19061
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 20, 1997 - June 11, 1997

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19061
Past

January 31, 1997 - May 22, 1997

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 12, 1996 - January 31, 1997

KEOGLER, MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16546
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 26, 1995 - January 23, 1996

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

July 19, 1994 - May 22, 1995

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

August 27, 1991 - July 21, 1994

CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7447
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

April 1, 1991 - August 26, 1991

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 1, 1991 - August 26, 1991

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 13, 1989 - September 8, 1989

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 7, 1986 - March 26, 1987

MARSHALL DAVIS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16278
Past

May 19, 1986 - October 13, 1986

PACIFIC GROWTH SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 15247
Past

April 17, 1986 - May 8, 1986

FIRST DEVONSHIRE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16977
Past

January 2, 1985 - March 24, 1986

MICHAEL C. TALLEY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 8679

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".
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL

CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/26/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL

CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
California since 11/15/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
37,893

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LPLE OMP PROGRAM BROCHURE A12 (10/22/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LPL HOLDINGS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
AUDETTE, MATTHEW JONPRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4003349
ENYEDI, MATTHEW KLAUSMANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SALES4194266
GATES, GREGORYMANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER7069201
JAMBUSARIA, ANERIMANAGING DIRECTOR LPL SERVICES GROUP7248335
MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMASSVP, FINANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3178848
MCHALE, JAMESEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6052977
RICKETTS, JUDITH KOHOSKIEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2758924
SIMONICH, BRENT BLAINEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF RISK OFFICER3254859
STEINMEIER, RICHARD CCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR5109512

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,369,378
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 618,922,975,737

Disclosures


Regulatory Event208
Arbitration58
Bond4

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/25/2025
Cover Page
07/19/2024
11/09/2023

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Company Information


LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

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