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Rita C. Defloreo

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Rita Carol Defloreo

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.

Rita Carol Defloreo, who also goes by Rita Defloreo, Rita Carol Myers, was a registered financial professional .

Rita is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Rita had worked at 25 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 51, Series 24 and Series 28 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rita Defloreo | Rita Carol Myers

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

April 21, 2026 - May 29, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 20, 2026 - April 20, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 10, 2024 - September 24, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
Houston, TX
Past

May 10, 2024 - September 24, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

July 11, 2017 - April 21, 2023

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 7, 2017 - April 21, 2023

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 12, 2016 - June 23, 2017

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120222
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

June 30, 2016 - June 23, 2017

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120222
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

July 16, 2014 - June 23, 2016

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 16, 2014 - June 23, 2016

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 16, 2013 - June 20, 2014

VISIONARY ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 147304
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 27, 2013 - June 20, 2014

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 2, 2011 - June 20, 2014

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 14, 2010 - December 14, 2010

NRP ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 141430
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 10, 2010 - December 14, 2010

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103717
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 8, 2009 - January 11, 2010

INVESCOR WHOLESALE BD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 139828
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
Past

July 18, 2008 - October 27, 2008

JBS LIBERTY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36179
KANNAPOLIS, NC
Past

April 7, 2008 - October 24, 2008

SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46035
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 4, 2007 - September 19, 2007

USF SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 114894
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 4, 2007 - September 19, 2007

USF ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130569
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 1, 2007 - September 19, 2007

USF SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37942
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 31, 2006 - February 26, 2007

USA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 122082
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

October 24, 2006 - February 26, 2007

USA ADVANCED PLANNERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 131282
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

April 11, 2006 - August 23, 2006

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

February 18, 2004 - June 17, 2005

PARADIGM EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31990
EAST LANSING, MI
Past

March 6, 2003 - January 9, 2004

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103717
BRYAN, OH
Past

October 31, 2000 - December 31, 2002

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past

July 30, 1998 - October 31, 2000

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

December 4, 1997 - June 26, 1998

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15692
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 22, 1997 - July 29, 1997

THE HAMILTON-SHEA GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37526
POMPANO BEACH, FL
Past

May 6, 1996 - November 1, 1996

THE HAMILTON-SHEA GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37526
POMPANO BEACH, FL
Past

March 18, 1994 - May 1, 1996

SBK-BROOKS INVESTMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 35851
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

October 23, 1993 - March 4, 1994

BROOKS SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 17032
Past

June 3, 1993 - October 12, 1993

AMERICA NORTHCOAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16076
CLEVELAND, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/24/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 4/25/1997
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination

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)


FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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
MORNINGSTAR, MATTHEW EDWINCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2510742
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 Event214
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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