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Laurence J. Hayes

LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS
Geneva, IL 60134
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CRD#: 1682262
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Professional summary


Laurence James Hayes is a registered financial advisor currently at LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Geneva, Illinois and HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Geneva, Illinois.

Laurence is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Laurence has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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REGISTERED AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE WITH LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC HEADQUARTERS LOCATED 35 PINELAWN ROAD SUITE 101E SINCE 01/2013. ANTICIPATE SPENDING APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS/MONTH MOST OF WHICH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. DUTIES INVOLVE SALES AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE. Lantern Insurance Brokerage located at Lantern Insurance Headquarters at 35 Pinelawn Rd Melville, NY 11747. Insurance agent (long term care) representing various insurance agencies - non-investment related. Start date 04/2017. Approximately 1-2 hours/month all of which are during securities trading hours. Acting as an insurance agent offering predominantly long term care insurance to potential clients.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 7, 2013 - Present

LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 115 Campbell St Ste 105, Geneva, IL 60134
RIA
CRD#: 147420
Geneva, IL
Current

January 2, 2009 - Present

HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 115 Campbell St Ste 105, Geneva, IL 60134
BD
CRD#: 30996
Geneva, IL
Past

July 7, 1987 - December 31, 2008

MCLAUGHLIN, PIVEN, VOGEL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7404
CHICAGO, IL

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".
LW
LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
LANTERN ADVISERS LLC | LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 147420 / SEC#: 801-79035

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2014 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2014 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2014 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2014 Terminated)

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
Arizona
(1/2/2009)
RR
Arkansas
(9/5/2025)
RR
California
(1/2/2009)
RR
Colorado
(1/2/2009)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2009)
RR
Georgia
(1/13/2010)
RR
Illinois
(1/2/2009)
IAR
Illinois
(1/21/2014)
RR
Indiana
(1/2/2009)
RR
Iowa
(1/2/2009)
RR
Kansas
(1/2/2009)
RR
Kentucky
(1/2/2009)
RR
Louisiana
(1/2/2009)
RR
Maine
(7/6/2022)
RR
Maryland
(1/2/2009)
RR
Michigan
(1/2/2009)
RR
Minnesota
(1/2/2009)
RR
Mississippi
(1/2/2009)
RR
Missouri
(1/2/2009)
RR
Montana
(1/8/2009)
RR
Nevada
(1/2/2009)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2009)
RR
New York
(1/2/2009)
RR
North Carolina
(1/2/2009)
RR
Ohio
(1/2/2009)
RR
Oregon
(9/9/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/2/2009)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/10/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(1/2/2009)
RR
South Dakota
(1/8/2013)
RR
Tennessee
(8/19/2024)
RR
Texas
(1/2/2009)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2009)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/2/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/27/2012
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 8
Date: 6/5/1990
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LW
LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
LANTERN ADVISERS LLC | LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 147420 / SEC#: 801-79035

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2014 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2014 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2014 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
35 Pinelawn Road Suite 101e, Melville, NY 11747
Mailing Address
Phone number
(631) 454-2000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS APPENDIX 1 - WRAP BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts379
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 265,466,991

Red Flags


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Company Information


LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 147420Geneva, IL 60134

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