WC
Walter W. Cosmo
LPL ENTERPRISE
ROSEMONT, IL 60018
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CRD#: 2518712
WC
Professional summary
Walter Waleed Cosmo is a registered financial advisor currently at LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC located in Rosemont, Illinois.
Walter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Walter has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 14, 2024 - Present
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
Office #1: 10275 W Higgins Road Suite 200, Rosemont, IL 60018Office #2: 1182 Heather Ct Suite 103, Lake Zurich, IL 60047RIA
BD
CRD#: 8733
ROSEMONT, IL
Current
November 14, 2024 - Present
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
Office #1: 10275 W Higgins Road Suite 200, Rosemont, IL 60018Office #2: 1182 Heather Ct Suite 103, Lake Zurich, IL 60047RIA
BD
CRD#: 8733
ROSEMONT, IL
Past
January 30, 2018 - November 14, 2024
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
RIA
CRD#: 5685
ROSEMONT, IL
Past
January 4, 2018 - November 14, 2024
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
ROSEMONT, IL
Past
March 25, 2017 - January 5, 2018
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
Lake Zurich, IL
Past
March 25, 2017 - January 5, 2018
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
Lake Zurich, IL
Past
August 6, 2008 - March 25, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Past
August 31, 1994 - July 9, 2007
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past
August 31, 1994 - March 25, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
BUFFALO GROVE, 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".
LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)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.
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(12/19/2024)
RR
California(11/14/2024)
RR
Colorado(7/4/2025)
RR
Connecticut(3/31/2025)
RR
Florida(11/15/2024)
RR
Georgia(6/2/2025)
RR
Hawaii(5/27/2025)
RR
Illinois(11/14/2024)
IAR
Illinois(11/14/2024)
RR
Indiana(11/14/2024)
RR
Kansas(9/12/2025)
RR
Louisiana(8/5/2025)
RR
Maryland(6/2/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(5/8/2025)
RR
Michigan(7/22/2025)
RR
Minnesota(11/14/2024)
RR
Missouri(1/17/2025)
RR
Nevada(4/23/2025)
RR
New Mexico(3/21/2025)
RR
New York(12/20/2024)
RR
North Carolina(11/14/2024)
RR
Ohio(5/8/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(7/23/2025)
RR
South Carolina(7/16/2025)
RR
Texas(11/14/2024)
IAR
Texas(11/14/2024)
RR
Utah(3/31/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(11/14/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)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
Delaware since 05/25/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,650
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| LPL HOLDINGS, INC. | MANAGING MEMBER | |
| HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. PRESIDENT | 5097259 |
| MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMAS | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP | 3178848 |
| MORRISON, STEVEN PHILIP | SECRETARY | 4529345 |
| SHEEHAN, RICHARD STEVEN | SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3096567 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 114,002 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 18,862,098,900 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 |
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