Clarence E. Blanton

LPL ENTERPRISE

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464

CRD#: 1511177

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Professional summary

Clarence Edmund Blanton JR, CFP®, who also goes by Ed Blanton, is a registered financial advisor currently at LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC located in Mount 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 15 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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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1992

Experience

Current

March 2, 2026 - Present

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

Office #1: 1156 Bowman Rd Suite 200, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

RIA

CRD#: 8733

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC

Current

March 2, 2026 - Present

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

Office #1: 1156 Bowman Rd Suite 200, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

RIA

CRD#: 8733

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC

Past

January 13, 2026 - March 3, 2026

DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 141238

ROME, GA

Past

December 1, 2025 - March 5, 2026

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

Mt. Pleasant, SC

Past

November 21, 2025 - March 5, 2026

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

Mt. Pleasant, SC

Past

December 11, 2017 - December 31, 2025

DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 141238

MT PLEASANT, SC

Past

December 11, 2017 - November 21, 2025

DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC

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

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.

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

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.

CRD#: 2882

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC

Past

July 1, 2002 - July 23, 2008

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

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.

CRD#: 4205

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

June 27, 1986 - November 24, 1986

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

Past

June 27, 1986 - November 25, 1986

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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".

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.

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

Florida
(3/2/2026)

Georgia
(3/3/2026)

Kansas
(3/2/2026)

Michigan
(3/2/2026)

North Carolina
(3/2/2026)

South Carolina
(3/2/2026)

IAR

South Carolina
(3/2/2026)

Texas
(3/9/2026)

Virginia
(3/2/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/23/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/21/1986

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/31/1990

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 10/1/1987

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/26/1986

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 5/4/1999

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)

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

Delaware since 05/25/2023

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

4,650

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

A58 LPLE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
LPL HOLDINGS, INC.	MANAGING MEMBER
HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAK	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. PRESIDENT	5097259
MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMAS	PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP	3178848
MORNINGSTAR, MATTHEW EDWIN	CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER	2510742
SHEEHAN, RICHARD STEVEN	SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	3096567

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	114,002
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 18,862,098,900

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
06/25/2025	Cover Page	Report

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Clarence E. Blanton

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Clarence Edmund Blanton JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Clarence Edmund Blanton JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC

DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

RESOURCE HORIZONS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

ADVISORY SERVICES NETWORK

RESOURCE HORIZONS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RESOURCE HORIZONS GROUP LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD SECURITIES CORP.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/23/1998

Series 63

Date: 10/21/1986

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/31/1990

Series 22

Date: 10/1/1987

Series 6

Date: 6/26/1986

Series 24

Date: 5/4/1999

FINRA

Current Firm

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

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