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Lauri S Friel

FIRST SOUTHERN
Alpharetta, GA
·CRD# 4196353·25 years experience

Professional Summary

Lauri S Friel, who also goes by Lauri Byrd, Lauri Friel, Lauri S. Friel, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC located in Alpharetta, Georgia. Lauri is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Lauri has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Lauri Byrd, Lauri Friel, Lauri S. Friel

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Years of Experience

25 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC·CRD# 282756
BD
1720 Windward Concourse, Suite 115, Alpharetta, GA 30005
July 7, 2026 - Present
COMPASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 172662
BD
Portland, ME
October 19, 2022 - October 11, 2023
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 103848
BD
Duluth, GA
October 19, 2022 - December 31, 2024
PERPETUAL AMERICAS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 143809
BD
Duluth, GA
October 19, 2022 - December 31, 2024
ORBIS INVESTMENTS (U.S.), LLC·CRD# 172663
BD
Duluth, GA
October 19, 2022 - December 31, 2024
IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 130745
BD
Duluth, GA
October 19, 2022 - December 31, 2024
FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 147382
BD
Duluth, GA
October 19, 2022 - December 31, 2024
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 148477
BD
Duluth, GA
October 19, 2022 - December 31, 2024
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.·CRD# 15634
BD
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October 3, 2022 - December 31, 2022
FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC·CRD# 7174
BD
Duluth, GA
October 3, 2022 - December 31, 2024
FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 31334
BD
Duluth, GA
October 3, 2022 - December 31, 2024
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 46106
BD
Duluth, GA
October 3, 2022 - December 31, 2024
CNL SECURITIES CORP.·CRD# 10356
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Orlando, FL
April 18, 2013 - September 8, 2021
WELLS INVESTMENT SECURITIES,INC.·CRD# 15252
BD
Norcross, GA
May 6, 2005 - August 13, 2013
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 114473
BD
Duluth, GA
April 12, 2002 - May 6, 2005
WMA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 32625
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June 8, 2001 - April 12, 2002

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Current Firm

FS
FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

ESH CAPITAL, LLC | GLOBAL SILICON VALLEY SECURITIES LLC | FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

CRD#: 282756 / SEC#: 8-69733
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968-1772

Mailing Address

2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968-1772

Phone Number

(770) 777-9373

Established

Puerto Rico since 02/24/2016

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (37 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BENT, INC.SHAREHOLDER—
HEEHAW INC.SHAREHOLDER—
VSPR, INC.SHAREHOLDER—
PAGAN MARXUACH, RAFAEL ANTONIOOWNER2863850
HAWK, WILLIAM HEATHPRESIDENT/CEO/MANAGING MEMBER2494928
JACKELS, STEPHANIE KANEFINOP/PFO5928877
JONES, SHARON DOSTERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3124470
SFYRIS, VASILEIOS ALEXIOSMANAGING MEMBER/POO4026992

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

3

Arbitration

1

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Other business activities

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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
Georgia
(7/7/2026)

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 Jul 2005About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jul 2026About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2002About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2001About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2003About the Series 24 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed May 2001About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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