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Laura S. Char

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CRD#: 1537771
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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.

Laura S Char, who also goes by Laura White Char, Laura White Schoos, Laura Sue White, Laura Sue Wilmer, Laura W Wilmer, Laura White Wilmer, was a registered financial professional .

Laura is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Laura had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Laura White Char | Laura White Schoos | Laura Sue White | Laura Sue Wilmer | Laura W Wilmer | Laura White Wilmer

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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None

Experience


Past

February 24, 2017 - April 24, 2017

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
Ferndale, WA
Past

December 14, 2016 - April 24, 2017

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
Ferndale, WA
Past

June 5, 2014 - September 20, 2016

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
Atlanta, GA
Past

June 3, 2014 - September 20, 2016

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 30, 2013 - March 18, 2014

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
BUFORD, GA
Past

August 22, 2013 - March 18, 2014

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
BUFORD, GA
Past

June 29, 2011 - August 16, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

June 27, 2011 - August 16, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

July 29, 2010 - June 9, 2011

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

June 16, 2010 - June 9, 2011

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

January 3, 2007 - July 7, 2010

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

January 3, 2007 - July 7, 2010

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

September 29, 2006 - December 31, 2006

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

August 27, 2004 - December 31, 2006

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

February 2, 2004 - September 22, 2004

HIGH MARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42467
LAKELAND, FL
Past

May 21, 2003 - January 12, 2004

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

May 20, 2002 - March 10, 2003

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

October 24, 2000 - January 29, 2002

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 10, 2000 - October 11, 2000

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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".
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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: 5/23/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/23/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Phone number
+1 (800) 356-2906
Established
Minnesota since 04/26/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
563

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

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VOYA HOLDINGS INC.100% SHAREHOLDER
BOHN, FREDERICK HENRYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5791728
DEPRATTI, JOHN JVP, OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2927917
PAASCH, STEPHAN ANTHONYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2968516
REILLY, JONATHAN FRANCISPRESIDENT2039032

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,854
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,744,735,129

Disclosures


Regulatory Event36
Arbitration9

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Company Information


VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

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