Lawrence I. Schechter

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CALABASAS, CA 91301

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CRD#: 4657087

Professional summary

Lawrence Ira Schechter, who also goes by Larry Schechter, is a registered financial advisor currently at MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Calabasas, California.

Lawrence is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Lawrence has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Larry Schechter

Other business activities

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(1) APRIL 2010; PLANNED ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC, CALABASAS, CA; INVESTMENT RELATED; INVESTMENT ADVISOR REP; DEVOTE 140 HRS/MONTH, 6 HRS/DAY DURING MARKET HOURS. (2) APRIL 2019; INSURANCE AGENT; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; SELL FIXED INSURANCE LIFE AND LONG TERM CARE; DEVOTE APPROXIMATELY 5 HRS/MONTH, 1 HR DURING MARKET HOURS.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 11, 2025 - Present

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 27001 Agoura Road Suite 150, Calabasas, CA 91301

RIA

CRD#: 324624

CALABASAS, CA

Past

May 16, 2019 - April 15, 2025

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

CRD#: 104100

CALABASAS, CA

Past

December 2, 2010 - April 29, 2025

PLANNED ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 105986

CALABASAS, CA

Past

April 27, 2010 - May 16, 2019

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7717

CALABASAS, CA

Past

April 26, 2010 - May 16, 2019

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7717

CALABASAS, CA

Past

August 2, 2004 - April 29, 2010

AFA ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 129104

CALABASAS, CA

Past

December 10, 2003 - April 27, 2010

AFA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 127648

CALABASAS, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PUBLIC SAFETY FINANCIAL | PETSO FINANCIAL, A DIVISION OF MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 324624 / SEC#: 801-127231

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2023 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

California
(4/11/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/10/2013

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/6/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/8/2003

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PUBLIC SAFETY FINANCIAL | PETSO FINANCIAL, A DIVISION OF MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 324624 / SEC#: 801-127231

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2023 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

13550 W 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66227

Mailing Address

Phone number

(913) 393-1000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

150

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MARCH 2025 ADV 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	18,823
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 6,148,915,787

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Lawrence I. Schechter

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

PLANNED ASSET MANAGEMENT

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

AFA ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

AFA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/10/2013

Series 66

Date: 1/6/2004

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/8/2003

Current Firm

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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