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Edward R. Laughlin

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP
Miami, FL 33131
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CRD#: 303560
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Professional summary


Edward Reed Laughlin JR is a registered financial advisor currently at WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP located in Miami, Florida and WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Miami, Florida.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1970. Edward has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 5, PC, Series 1, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 8 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 (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 15, 2017 - Present

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP

Office #1: 1001 Bricknell Bay Drive Suite 2720, Miami, FL 33131
RIA
CRD#: 110283
Miami, FL
Current

May 15, 2017 - Present

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1001 Brickell Bay Drive Suite 2720, Miami, FL 33131
BD
CRD#: 20677
Miami, FL
Past

February 12, 2015 - May 15, 2017

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 2543
Miami, FL
Past

January 21, 2015 - May 15, 2017

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
Miami, FL
Past

September 23, 2011 - January 26, 2015

DOMINICK & DICKERMAN LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7344
MIAMI, FL
Past

July 5, 2011 - January 26, 2015

DOMINICK & DICKERMAN LLC

BD
CRD#: 7344
MIAMI, FL
Past

January 17, 2003 - July 28, 2011

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 23, 1997 - January 17, 2003

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

March 20, 1991 - November 19, 1997

SBC WARBURG DILLON READ INC.

BD
CRD#: 1650
STAMFORD, CT
Past

January 31, 1980 - February 21, 1991

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

August 4, 1978 - January 31, 1980

PAINE, WEBBER, JACKSON & CURTIS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 640
Past

January 6, 1977 - November 29, 1982

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

December 8, 1976 - August 3, 1978

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
Past

February 6, 1976 - January 6, 1977

DREXEL BURNHAM & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7013
Past

April 14, 1975 - February 6, 1976

DREXEL BURNHAM & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 116
Past

November 19, 1971 - June 14, 1973

DUPONT GLORE FORGAN INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 1000003
Past

July 24, 1970 - December 26, 1971

SHEARSON, HAMMILL & CO., INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 766

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".
WF
WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP | TUDOR FINANCIAL | THE FINANCIAL SHERPA | SMITH WYND CAPITAL | SHOOP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBC INVESTMENT SERVICES | INVESTMENT SERVICES OF HARTFORD | INNOVATIVE INVESTMENTS | GOLDBERG LARKIN | AMERICAN NETWORK

CRD#: 110283 / SEC#: 801-29690

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/1987 Approved)

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
California
(5/15/2017)
IAR
California
(5/15/2017)
RR
Connecticut
(5/15/2017)
RR
Florida
(5/15/2017)
IAR
Florida
(6/1/2017)
RR
New York
(5/15/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/15/2017)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(5/16/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/8/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 8/10/1983
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 8/23/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/7/1969
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/5/1991
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WF
WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP | TUDOR FINANCIAL | THE FINANCIAL SHERPA | SMITH WYND CAPITAL | SHOOP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBC INVESTMENT SERVICES | INVESTMENT SERVICES OF HARTFORD | INNOVATIVE INVESTMENTS | GOLDBERG LARKIN | AMERICAN NETWORK

CRD#: 110283 / SEC#: 801-29690

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/1987 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
50 Chestnut Street Suite A-400, Beavercreek, OH 45440
Mailing Address
Phone number
(937) 898-5010
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
46

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP. ADV PART II OCTOBER 2025 (10/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,255
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,224,901,646

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/11/2025
Cover Page
11/14/2024
02/26/2024

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Company Information


WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP

CRD#: 110283Miami, FL 33131

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