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Thomas B. Hamlin

SOMERSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Portland, OR 97239
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CRD#: 2208505
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Professional summary


Thomas Burgess Hamlin is a registered financial advisor currently at SOMERSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Portland, Oregon and SOMERSET SECURITIES, INC. located in Portland, Oregon.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Thomas has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) SOMERSET HOLDINGS GROUP, LLC "SHG" - PORTLAND, OR. HOLDING COMPANY FOR ALL SOMERSET RELATED COMPANIES. FOUNDED JULY-1997 AS HAMLIN FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC, IT WAS NON-Securities, owns SOMERSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC, SOMERSET WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC AND SOMERSET SECURITIES, INC. 70/80 HOURS PER WEEK, ALL IN AMONG ALL SOMERSET ENTITIES HELD INSIDE OF SOMERSET HOLDINGS GROUP, LLC. 2) SOMERSET WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC - PORTLAND, OR, INVESTMENT RELATED; FOUNDER/OWNER/CEO, SINCE 10/01/06. FIRM SELLS/MARKETS FIXED ANNUITIES, LIFE INSURANCE AND OTHER FIXED, NON-SECURITIES INVESTMENTS, subsidiary of SOMERSET HOLDINGS, GROUP, LLC. 3 HR/YR. AS OF 2024 SOMERSET WEALTH STRATEGIES IS AN INSURANCE AGENCY. 3) SOMERSET CONSULTING SERVICES DBA UNDER HAMLIN FINANCIAL NOW UNDER SOMERSET HOLDING GROUP, LLC - LAKE OSWEGO, OR. INVESTMENT RELATED, SINCE 12/01/08, CONSULTANT, CONSULTS FOR INSURANCE COMPANIES, AGENTS, ADVISORS AND INSURANCE AND ANNUITY RELATED WEBSITES, 5 HRS/MTH. 4) SHEPTON MALLET LLC - PORTLAND, OR. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; OWNER, HOLDING COMPANY FOR SMAS OWNED BY THOMAS HAMLIN, SINCE 10/5/11. NO INTENTION TO RESELL THE SMAS. 3 HRS/YR. 5) CARPE MOMENTUM, LLC, 4600 S KELLY AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97239, SINCE 8/28/12, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, OWNER, THIS LLC IS CURRENTLY INACTIVE. 6) NULLI SECUNDAS, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, OWNER, ENTITY THAT GOES IN THE COURT ORDER AS NOMINAL OWNER WITH FURTHER ASSIGNMENT TO BENEFICIAL OWNER (BONAFIDE OWNER) FOR PURCHASE OF SECONDARY MARKET ANNUITY PAYMENT RIGHTS (AKA FACTORED STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS AND LOTTERY WINNINGS). WHOLLY OWNED BY SOMERSET HOLDINGS GROUP, LLC F/K/A HAMLIN FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC, ESTABLISHED IN 08/2012. FIRST COURT ORDER ENTRY IN 11/2012, FIRST REASSIGNMENT IN 02/2013 1-2 HRS/YR, 0 TRADING HOURS. NO NEW ASSIGNMENTS ARE CURRENTLY GOING INTO NULLI. 7) PIED PIPER RANCH, LLC; THE LLC OF PIED PIPER RANCH, CAMBRIA, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, OWNER OF VACATION PROPERTY THAT IS RENTED ON A SHORT-TERM BASIS, AND SMALL WEDDINGS (AIRBNB, VRBO/HOMEAWAY/THE KNOTT). START 06/2020, 3 HR/MO. 8) THOMAS B. HAMLIN - MAY PROVIDE BASIC FINANCIAL, WEBSITE, MARKETING AND RELATED SUPPORT TO STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PAYMENT FACTORING/ORIGINATION COMPANIES AND ANNUITY NEWS AND MARKETING COMPANIES IN EXCHANGE FOR MOST FAVORED NATION STATUS AS A SERVICE PROVIDER. 3 HRS/YR. 9) SOMERSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC (170213) - located in Portland OR, start-date - 05/2014. position - CEO/FOUNDER, investments related, this is an investment advisor fee based management company, 10 hours per month all in trading hours. 10) JAGUAR PROPERITIES, A REGISTERED MEXICAN CORPORATION, FOR REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, OWNERSHIP AND SHORT-TERM PROPERTY RENTALS. OPERATING EXCLUSIVELY IN TULUM, QUINTANA ROO, RIVIERA MAYA. 11) THOMAS HAMLIN IS THE SOLE OWNER, AND LEASOR OF THE BUILDING THAT HOUSES THE SOMERSET ADMIN TEAM, CERTAIN ADVISORS. SOMERSET WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC IS THE LESSEE, LOCATED AT 4600 S. KELLY AVE., PORTLAND, OR 97239, not investment-related. 3 hrs./year during trading hours. 12) Somerset Charitable, a non-501c3 group that makes donations to other multiple worthy charities throughout the year in an effort to give back and make the world a better place, not investment-related, location - Portland, OR, position - CEO, compensation - none, duties - make decisions about financial grants to charities. 2 hours per month.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

May 14, 2014 - Present

SOMERSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 4600 S Kelly Avenue, Portland, OR 97239
RIA
CRD#: 170213
Portland, OR
Current

March 11, 2013 - Present

SOMERSET SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4600 S Kelly Ave., Portland, OR 97239
BD
CRD#: 2493
PORTLAND, OR
Past

January 2, 2009 - November 9, 2012

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
PORTLAND, OR
Past

March 30, 2005 - January 2, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
PORTLAND, OR
Past

January 9, 1998 - December 31, 2003

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
PORTLAND, OR
Past

May 2, 1997 - November 9, 2012

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
PORTLAND, OR
Past

November 2, 1994 - May 30, 1997

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 6, 1993 - November 15, 1994

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10232
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 24, 1992 - December 31, 1992

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA

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
Alabama
(6/21/2013)
RR
Alaska
(4/26/2016)
RR
Arizona
(3/25/2013)
RR
Arkansas
(6/27/2013)
RR
California
(3/12/2013)
IAR
California
(6/8/2021)
RR
Colorado
(9/18/2013)
RR
Connecticut
(3/12/2013)
RR
Delaware
(7/1/2013)
RR
Florida
(5/28/2013)
RR
Georgia
(4/23/2013)
RR
Hawaii
(9/23/2014)
RR
Idaho
(6/25/2013)
RR
Illinois
(4/29/2013)
RR
Indiana
(6/13/2013)
RR
Iowa
(6/25/2013)
RR
Kansas
(6/27/2013)
RR
Kentucky
(6/25/2013)
RR
Louisiana
(9/10/2013)
RR
Maine
(8/13/2013)
RR
Maryland
(3/27/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/23/2013)
RR
Michigan
(6/7/2013)
RR
Minnesota
(9/3/2013)
RR
Mississippi
(6/26/2013)
RR
Missouri
(9/19/2013)
RR
Montana
(6/27/2013)
RR
Nebraska
(7/15/2013)
RR
Nevada
(6/6/2013)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/13/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(8/22/2013)
RR
New Mexico
(6/10/2013)
RR
New York
(9/10/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(3/11/2013)
RR
North Dakota
(10/9/2013)
RR
Ohio
(3/26/2013)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/25/2013)
RR
Oregon
(5/28/2013)
IAR
Oregon
(9/27/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/1/2013)
RR
Rhode Island
(3/11/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(6/6/2013)
RR
Tennessee
(5/28/2013)
RR
Texas
(6/3/2013)
RR
Utah
(4/3/2013)
RR
Vermont
(9/20/2013)
RR
Virginia
(6/14/2013)
RR
Washington
(5/31/2013)
RR
West Virginia
(9/23/2013)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/25/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/28/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 7/8/2024
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SW
SOMERSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
SOMERSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 170213 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2021 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2022 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4600 S Kelly Avenue, Portland, OR 97239
Mailing Address
Phone number
(503) 595-1333
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts81
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,887,312

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Company Information


SOMERSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 170213Portland, OR 97239

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