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Thomas J. Ciolek

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CRD#: 2314551
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Professional summary


Thomas Jacob Ciolek was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Prior to being barred, Thomas had worked at 9 firms, which includes LPL FINANCIAL LLC, INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION, PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC, VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC., COMMUNITY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC., QUICK & REILLY INC., FLEET ENTERPRISES INC., FIS SECURITIES INC., PRUCO SECURITIES LLC..

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Thomas J Ciolek

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 14, 2018 - March 17, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FRANKLINVILLE, NY
Past

February 14, 2018 - March 17, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FRANKLINVILLE, NY
Past

February 7, 2013 - February 20, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
DANSVILLE, NY
Past

February 5, 2013 - February 14, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
DANSVILLE, NY
Past

September 26, 2011 - January 11, 2013

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 10, 2011 - January 11, 2013

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
TAMPA, FL
Past

December 9, 2010 - June 13, 2011

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
DURHAM, NC
Past

July 24, 2001 - December 1, 2010

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46332
ALLEGANY, NY
Past

September 25, 2000 - July 24, 2001

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 21, 1999 - October 31, 2000

FLEET ENTERPRISES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17434
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 14, 1993 - September 25, 2000

FIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30533
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 17, 1993 - June 30, 1993

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/22/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/21/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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)


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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

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
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 Event208
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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