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Austin D. Schutz

MECHE AND ASSOCIATES
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
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CRD#: 2921701
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Professional summary

Austin Dulaney Schutz, who also goes by Austin Dulaney Schultz, Austin D Schutz, is a registered financial advisor currently at MECHE AND ASSOCIATES LLC located in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Austin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Austin has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Austin Dulaney Schultz | Austin D Schutz

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

December 16, 2025 - Present

MECHE AND ASSOCIATES LLC

Office #1: 345 Doucet Road Suite 233, Lafayette, LA 70503
RIA
CRD#: 323419
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past

October 17, 2023 - November 11, 2025

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
Land O Lakes, FL
Past

October 17, 2023 - November 11, 2025

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
Land O Lakes, FL
Past

October 17, 2023 - November 11, 2025

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
Land O Lakes, FL
Past

November 16, 2021 - October 18, 2023

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past

October 15, 2021 - October 18, 2023

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past

February 27, 2018 - January 11, 2021

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
Baton Rouge, LA
Past

February 26, 2018 - December 31, 2020

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

February 26, 2018 - January 11, 2021

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
Baton Rouge, LA
Past

August 4, 2016 - February 26, 2018

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 169988
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Past

December 8, 2015 - February 26, 2018

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

August 19, 2010 - May 15, 2012

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

August 18, 2010 - August 13, 2014

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

June 4, 2009 - June 18, 2010

HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40637
VILLE PLATTE, LA
Past

April 6, 2009 - June 18, 2010

HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 40637
VILLE PLATTE, LA
Past

March 30, 2005 - November 3, 2008

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 26, 2000 - November 18, 2003

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Louisiana
(12/16/2025)
IAR
Texas
(4/29/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/8/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/13/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/29/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 12/11/2000
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/25/2000
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

MA
MECHE AND ASSOCIATES LLC
MECHE AND ASSOCIATES LLC

CRD#: 323419 / SEC#:

Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2023 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
345 Doucet Road Suite 233, Lafayette, LA 70503
Mailing Address
Phone number
(337) 983-1014
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents

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Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts153
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,168,701

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Company Information

MECHE AND ASSOCIATES LLC

CRD#: 323419Lafayette, LA 70503

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