Geoffrey C. Laughlin
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO.
Highlands Ranch, CO
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CRD#: 4732706
Professional summary
Geoffrey Christopher Laughlin, who also goes by Geoffrey Laughlin, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Geoffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Geoffrey has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
We are an independent Fee-Only (no commissions) financial planning and investment advisory firm.
In 2006, Jack White transformed Fidelis Financial Planning from an existing Fee-Based practice into the first Fee-Only® Registered Investment Advisory firm in St. Charles, MO. In January 2011, Jeff Laughlin joined Fidelis as a planner and became Jack’s full partner in the firm by April 2012.
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Business Owners
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Middle Income Client Needs
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Geoffrey Laughlin
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 6, 2009 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #2: 227 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Highlands Ranch, CO
Current
March 6, 2009 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 227 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Chicago, IL
Past
February 6, 2004 - March 17, 2009
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
CHICAGO, IL
Past
January 26, 2004 - March 17, 2009
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
CHICAGO, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago 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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(10/18/2012)
RR
Arizona(4/18/2023)
RR
California(3/6/2009)
RR
Colorado(5/6/2016)
IAR
Colorado(8/8/2024)
RR
Florida(3/6/2009)
IAR
Florida(11/13/2017)
RR
Georgia(8/7/2018)
RR
Illinois(3/6/2009)
IAR
Illinois(3/6/2009)
RR
Indiana(9/7/2012)
RR
Iowa(6/30/2022)
RR
Maine(12/1/2015)
RR
Maryland(10/23/2020)
RR
Massachusetts(5/7/2018)
RR
Michigan(3/6/2009)
RR
Missouri(1/3/2017)
RR
New Jersey(3/6/2009)
RR
New York(3/6/2009)
RR
North Carolina(5/13/2011)
RR
Ohio(6/6/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/6/2009)
RR
South Carolina(5/3/2016)
RR
Tennessee(3/16/2016)
RR
Texas(5/9/2012)
IAR
Texas(11/10/2016)
RR
Vermont(7/20/2020)
RR
Washington(9/26/2016)
RR
Wisconsin(5/21/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5391
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 672, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone number
(414) 765-3500
Established
Wisconsin since 12/29/1919
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,175
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BAIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BOOTH, STEVEN GREGORY | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2147388 |
| DAHLBERG, ERIK CHARLES | DIRECTOR | 1650544 |
| GRAVERSON, CHRISTA LYNN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4912961 |
| LAWTON, PATRICK STEVEN | DIRECTOR | 1007318 |
| MAXWELL, TERRANCE PATRICK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1463158 |
| PALMER, ANGELA MARIE | REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR CCO | 4915568 |
| SCHROEDER, MICHAEL JOHN | DIRECTOR | 1483012 |
| SCHULTZ, PAUL LEE | GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY | 1965163 |
| STANEK, MARY ELLEN | DIRECTOR | 2006493 |
| THUROW, LAURA K | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3193702 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 350,776 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 342,142,869,924 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 43 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 11/15/2023 |
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