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John Blake Lawson

CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES
AUSTIN, TX
·CRD# 2725918·30 years experience

Professional Summary

John Blake Lawson, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. located in Austin, Texas. John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Disclosures on record.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner
ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 43285
RIA
BD
Austin, TX
October 3, 2001 - Present
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 43285
RIA
BD
Austin, TX
October 3, 2001 - Present
SALI FUND SERVICES·CRD# 124235
RIA
Austin, TX
June 11, 2004 - August 22, 2012
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION·CRD# 4806
BD
Boston, MA
June 10, 1996 - October 9, 2001

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Current Firm

MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 2207, Portland, OR 97208-2207

Phone Number

(888) 520-6784

Established

Oregon since 03/21/1997

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

1,442

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. FORM 2A ADV FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
M FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INCORPORATEDEQUITY OWNER—
DAVIS, TARA ANNECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5441665
HANEY-JACKSON, LAURA ELIZABETHVICE PRESIDENT - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4771801
ROGERS, MARIA RENEEPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2442526
SCHOONMAKER, MICHAEL SKICHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2408456

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

8,115

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$3,206,330,654

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

5

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/29/2026Cover PageReport
09/10/2025Cover PageReport
11/13/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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) PARTNER IN PRIVATE FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS AND SHAREHOLDER IN S CORP. WHICH SERVES AS GENERAL PARTNER.
(2) GENERAL PARTNER OF INSURANCE DISTRIBUTORS INTERNATIONAL (BERMUDA), LTD. EST. 1999; ENGAGED IN INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES; HRS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS ARE ABOUT 2-3 DAYS EACH MONTH.
(3) PARTNER OF SANDCO LLC AND LAKE TRAVIS CASABLANCA MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC, AND CRIMSON PROPERTIES LTD.GENERAL PARTNERS OF INVESTMENT COMPANIES; NOT INVOLVED IN DAILY ACTIVITIES OF BUSINESS
(4) FINS UP INVESTMENTS LLC AUSTIN, TX SINCE 7/09 SOLE MEMBER OF LLC - LLC WILL HOLD INTERESTS IN AIRCRAFT, WHICH WILL BE USED BY THE OWNERS FOR PERSONAL AND BUSINESS PURPOSES AND FOR LEASE TO ANOTHER HELICOPTER CO.> 5HRS PER MO DURING TRADING- NO COMP
(5) BIL PARTNERS, LLC; 3602 MURILLO CIRCLE, AUSTIN, TX, 78703; PRESIDENT; SINCE MAY 2016; PURCHASE HELICOPTER TO BE USED FOR PERSONAL AND BUSINESS PURPOSES; NOT INVEST RELATED; 5 HOURS/MONTH 2 DURING BUSINESS; PROFITS, EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT.
(6) WAXMAN LAWSON FINANCIAL- JOHN LAWSON; 3508 FAR WAST BLVD SUITE 250, AUSTIN, TX; PRINCIPAL; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; VARIED HOURS, 80% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY IS DURING BUSINESS HOURS; COMMISSIONS.
(7) ACTON BUSINESS SCHOOL; 1404 EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AUSTIN TX 78741; 08/01/2006; TRUSTEE; 1 OF 3 BOARD MEMBERS FOR MBA SCHOOL; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 1 HOUR/MONTH; 1 HOUR/MONTH DURING BUSINESS HOURS; NO COMPENSATION.
(8) TREYLED LIFE SETTLEMENTS, LLC; 1885 ST. JAMES PLACE, SUITE 1260 HOUSTON, TX 77056; LIFE SETTLEMENTS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; PRINCIPAL/REFERRALS; REFER CLIENTS; 6/6/2023; 2 HOURS PER MONTH; 2 HOURS A MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS.
(9) The DLL TRUST; 2314 WOODLAWN BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78703; TRUST ; INVESTMENT-RELATED; TRUSTEE; REVIEW INVESTMENT RESULTS AND RESPONSIBLE FOR TAX RETURNS; 11/21/1996; 1 HOUR PER MONTH; 1 HOUR PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS.
(10) MOSELLE S LAWSON SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST; 2314 WOODLAWN BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78703; TRUST; INVESTMENT RELATED; TRUSTEE; TRUSTEE FOR MOTHER'S SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST; 8/27/2024; 1 HOUR PER MONTH; 1 HOUR PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS

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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".
MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver 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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alaska
(5/31/2002)
RR
California
(8/8/2002)
RR
Connecticut
(11/30/2004)
RR
Delaware
(11/23/2005)
RR
Florida
(10/3/2001)
RR
Georgia
(4/13/2026)
RR
Illinois
(2/2/2024)
RR
Maryland
(2/26/2024)
RR
Missouri
(3/8/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(2/26/2024)
RR
New York
(5/31/2002)
RR
Ohio
(2/27/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(3/19/2008)
RR
Texas
(10/3/2001)
IAR
Texas
(10/3/2001)
RR
Utah
(7/9/2026)
RR
Virginia
(2/26/2024)
RR
Washington
(2/26/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1996About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1997About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1996About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Nov 2004About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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