Clarence E. Blanton
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH
MT PLEASANT, SC
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CRD#: 1511177
Professional summary
Clarence Edmund Blanton JR, CFP®, who also goes by Ed Blanton, is a registered financial advisor currently at DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC located in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina.
Clarence is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Clarence has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ed Blanton
Other business activities
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1) Blanton Financial Group, 1156 Bowman Rd., Suite 200, Mt. Pleasant, SC. 29464.Investment related, Manager/sales. Fixed insurance sales; recruit, train and run a general agency made of fixed insurance agents. Start date 08/01/2008. 87 hrs./month and 87 hrs./month during trading. 2) Mid Atlantic Charters; not investment related; owner - start date 12/1/2001; 1011 Blackrush Circle, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466; oversee charter boat company, boat upkeep; 2 hours per month, 0 during trading.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 1992
Experience
Current
December 11, 2017 - Present
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC
Office #2: 1156 Bowman Road Suite 200, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464RIA
BD
CRD#: 141238
MT PLEASANT, SC
Current
December 11, 2017 - Present
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC
Office #1: 1156 Bowman Road Suite 200, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464RIA
BD
CRD#: 141238
Mount Pleasant, SC
Past
September 7, 2016 - December 12, 2017
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 12984
MT. PLEASANT, SC
Past
September 2, 2016 - December 12, 2017
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 12984
MT. PLEASANT, SC
Past
January 9, 2015 - September 1, 2016
KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 140808
MT. PLEASANT, SC
Past
October 15, 2014 - September 1, 2016
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 44848
Mt Pleasant, SC
Past
March 28, 2014 - December 31, 2014
RESOURCE HORIZONS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 143384
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Past
April 27, 2012 - March 3, 2014
ADVISORY SERVICES NETWORK
RIA
CRD#: 146051
MT PLEASANT, SC
Past
November 21, 2011 - April 24, 2012
RESOURCE HORIZONS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 143384
MT PLEASANT, SC
Past
November 18, 2011 - October 15, 2014
RESOURCE HORIZONS GROUP LLC
BD
CRD#: 104368
MT PLEASANT, SC
Past
August 7, 2008 - November 29, 2011
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Past
July 22, 2008 - November 29, 2011
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Past
July 1, 2002 - July 23, 2008
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
BD
CRD#: 18387
MT PLEASANT, SC
Past
June 19, 2002 - July 23, 2008
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
RIA
CRD#: 18387
MT PLEASANT, SC
Past
October 15, 1986 - July 1, 2002
LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 4205
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
June 27, 1986 - November 24, 1986
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
Past
June 27, 1986 - November 25, 1986
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
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".
DL
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC
1SOURCE | WRS | WEST COBB INVESTMENT GROUP | WEEKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | WEALTH POINT ADVISORS NC | TIM COUCH PC CPA | THE HANEY COMPANY | THE DIAMOND GROUP INC. | STERN INVESTMENTS | SOUTHEAST ASSET MANAGEMENT | SHALIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SC RETIREMENT PLANNING | S M SHAW | ROGER'S RETIREMENT READINESS ALLIANCE, LLC | RETIREMENT STRATEGY CONNECTION | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS INC. | PREMIER TAX ADVISORS | PREFERRED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | PLUS POINT ADVISORS | PINPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | PERRY GOSSETT INSURANCE | PARPARI ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. | OLNEY FINANCIAL | NEXSTONE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC | NATIC TAYLOR & CO LLC | MORGAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MICEL FINANCIAL, LLC | MARK MADDOX FINANCIAL | LYLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEIGH FINANCIAL SERVICES | JLP INVESTMENTS INC | JESSE J GRIFFIN JR | INSURANCE WALA | ILLUMINATION FINANCIAL ADVISORS | HYDEPARK WEALTH ADVISORS | HOLLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HN FINANCIAL GROUP | GRANDVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GIBSON RETIREMENT PLANNING | GERRELLS CPA | FRONT PAGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | FRED ADAMS TAX | FOOTHILLS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | FINANCIAL INTEGRITY GROUP | FALK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EXCLUSIVE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ECKEL FINANCIAL | DEMPSEY, LORD, SMITH, LLC | DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC | DEANS CONSULTING | CRESCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CRESCENT WEALTH ADVISORS | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL, LLC | CORE CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | COPIA INVESTMENTS LLC | COOSA FINANCIAL PLANNING GEORGIA | COLABORATIVE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CLAIR LORD JARRETT | CHARLES MURPHY INSURANCE | BROCK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BREEN FINANCIAL | BLANTON FINANCIAL GROUP | BENNETT & PORTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE | BELMONT CAPTIAL ADVISORS | BAXTER INSURANCE AGENCY | AEGEUS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | ADAM SCOTT & ASSOCIATES | AAPT, LLC
CRD#: 141238 / SEC#: 801-108087, 8-67469
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/25/2016 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/20/2016 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2016 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/18/2016 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/17/2016 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2016 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/4/2016 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/4/2016 Terminated)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.
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
Florida(1/2/2018)
RR
Georgia(12/20/2017)
IAR
Georgia(12/20/2017)
RR
Michigan(12/8/2021)
RR
North Carolina(1/2/2018)
RR
South Carolina(12/11/2017)
IAR
South Carolina(12/11/2017)
RR
Texas(8/14/2018)
RR
Virginia(1/2/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
DL
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC
1SOURCE | WRS | WEST COBB INVESTMENT GROUP | WEEKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | WEALTH POINT ADVISORS NC | TIM COUCH PC CPA | THE HANEY COMPANY | THE DIAMOND GROUP INC. | STERN INVESTMENTS | SOUTHEAST ASSET MANAGEMENT | SHALIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SC RETIREMENT PLANNING | S M SHAW | ROGER'S RETIREMENT READINESS ALLIANCE, LLC | RETIREMENT STRATEGY CONNECTION | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS INC. | PREMIER TAX ADVISORS | PREFERRED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | PLUS POINT ADVISORS | PINPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | PERRY GOSSETT INSURANCE | PARPARI ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. | OLNEY FINANCIAL | NEXSTONE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC | NATIC TAYLOR & CO LLC | MORGAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MICEL FINANCIAL, LLC | MARK MADDOX FINANCIAL | LYLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEIGH FINANCIAL SERVICES | JLP INVESTMENTS INC | JESSE J GRIFFIN JR | INSURANCE WALA | ILLUMINATION FINANCIAL ADVISORS | HYDEPARK WEALTH ADVISORS | HOLLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HN FINANCIAL GROUP | GRANDVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GIBSON RETIREMENT PLANNING | GERRELLS CPA | FRONT PAGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | FRED ADAMS TAX | FOOTHILLS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | FINANCIAL INTEGRITY GROUP | FALK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EXCLUSIVE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ECKEL FINANCIAL | DEMPSEY, LORD, SMITH, LLC | DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC | DEANS CONSULTING | CRESCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CRESCENT WEALTH ADVISORS | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL, LLC | CORE CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | COPIA INVESTMENTS LLC | COOSA FINANCIAL PLANNING GEORGIA | COLABORATIVE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CLAIR LORD JARRETT | CHARLES MURPHY INSURANCE | BROCK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BREEN FINANCIAL | BLANTON FINANCIAL GROUP | BENNETT & PORTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE | BELMONT CAPTIAL ADVISORS | BAXTER INSURANCE AGENCY | AEGEUS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | ADAM SCOTT & ASSOCIATES | AAPT, LLC
CRD#: 141238 / SEC#: 801-108087, 8-67469
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/25/2016 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/20/2016 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2016 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/18/2016 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/17/2016 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2016 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/4/2016 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/30/2016 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/4/2016 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
901 N Broad Street Suite 400, Rome, GA 30161
Mailing Address
901 N Broad Street Suite 400, Rome, GA 30161
Phone number
(706) 238-9575
Established
Georgia since 04/27/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
92
SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,444 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 580,450,609 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 6 |
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