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John Lynch

John Lynch

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CRD#: 1478085
John Lynch
John Lynch

Professional summary

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John Lynch, CIMA®, CPWA®, who also goes by John Martin Lynch, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. John had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 3, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.

At a Glance

Min. Asset: $250K–$500K
500–1,000 clients

Services Offered

Insurance
Philanthropic services
Trust & estate planning
Trading individual securities
Retirement planning

Biography

John has over 31 years experience in finance and financial services. A leader in his field, John has been named by Barron’s as one of the top 1,200 advisors in the country in 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011 and 2010. Having emphasized the retirement planning area for more than 30 years, John has worked closely with numerous Fortune 500 companies to help their employees develop sound investment strategies for their retirement plan assets. John received his BS degree in accounting from George Mason University in 1980 and has carried a Certified Public Accountant (nonpracticing) designation since October 1983. John previously served as a senior accountant with Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, and as an internal auditor with Gray International Corporation. He is also a member of the D.C. Institute of CPAs and is a Board Member of Bethesda Cares. Their mission is to prevent, ease and end homelessness in the community. In his spare time John enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Noelle, and their three children. John holds both Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA™) and Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA™).

Aliases

John Martin Lynch

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

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CIMA®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

CPWA®

Certified Private Wealth Advisor

Start date: 2017-04-17

Expire date: 2023-10-31

Experience

Past

July 2, 2024 - July 1, 2026

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130139
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

May 1, 2024 - July 1, 2026

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 116407
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

May 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

March 23, 2012 - May 1, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
Columbia, MD
Past

March 22, 2012 - May 1, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
Columbia, MD
Past

March 9, 2006 - March 23, 2012

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
FULTON, MD
Past

March 9, 2006 - March 23, 2012

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
FULTON, MD
Past

October 1, 1999 - March 8, 2006

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

July 24, 1998 - March 8, 2006

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

November 10, 1997 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 28, 1995 - November 14, 1997

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

May 3, 1993 - January 28, 1995

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 11, 1988 - April 27, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 3, 1986 - April 11, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

March 19, 1986 - August 7, 1986

FOCUS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15023

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/3/1991
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/5/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 1/21/2010
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 1/16/1987
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/15/1986
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 5/17/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm

WE
WEALTH ENHANCEMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC
WEALTH ENHANCEMENT | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP, LLC | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 130139 / SEC#: , 8-66305

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
505 N Highway 169 Suite 900, Plymouth, MN 55441
Mailing Address
505 N Highway 169 Suite 900, Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone number
(763) 417-1700
Established
Minnesota since 06/02/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP, LLCOWNER
CAHN, JAMES LORENVICE PRESIDENT6052512
CAIN, STEPHANIE MHEAD OF SUPERVISION4081085
CLARK, LISA LYNNOPERATIONS OFFICER2271616
DEKKO, JEFFREY THOMAS HAROLDVICE PRESIDENT4648018
DIECKHAUS, JOSEPH ALANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5374613
FURCHT, ELIZABETH ANNSECRETARY5778785
WINDORSKI, KELLY JOSEPHCHIEF MANAGER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER, AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL3211118

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WEALTH ENHANCEMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

PresidentCRD#: 130139

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