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Alex Platonov

LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS
Melville, NY 11747
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CRD#: 4800524
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Professional summary


Alex Platonov, who also goes by Alexander Platonov, is a registered financial advisor currently at LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Melville, New York and HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Melville, New York.

Alex is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Alex has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Alexander Platonov

Other business activities


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EMPLOYEE OF LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC LOCATED AT 35 PINELAWN ROAD MELVILLE, NY. I AM A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE EMPLOYED SINCE 05/2011. THIS IS INVESTMENT RELATED. I SPEND APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS/WEEK MOST OF WHICH ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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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

November 23, 2011 - Present

LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 35 Pinelawn Road Suite 101e, Melville, NY 11747
RIA
CRD#: 147420
Melville, NY
Current

February 22, 2005 - Present

HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 35 Pinelawn Road Suite 101e, Melville, NY 11747
BD
CRD#: 30996
Melville, NY
Past

December 7, 2004 - March 17, 2005

LH ROSS & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37920
BOCA RATON, FL

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".
LW
LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
LANTERN ADVISERS LLC | LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 147420 / SEC#: 801-79035

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2014 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2014 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2014 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2014 Terminated)

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
(2/22/2005)
RR
Colorado
(9/28/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(9/3/2008)
RR
Delaware
(6/12/2017)
RR
Florida
(9/3/2008)
RR
Georgia
(1/4/2017)
RR
Idaho
(8/6/2010)
RR
Illinois
(5/17/2018)
RR
Maryland
(3/4/2009)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/10/2016)
RR
Michigan
(4/29/2016)
RR
Minnesota
(11/4/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(9/3/2008)
RR
New York
(2/22/2005)
IAR
New York
(9/16/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(3/29/2010)
RR
Oregon
(8/6/2010)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/22/2005)
RR
South Carolina
(3/6/2019)
RR
Texas
(3/29/2010)
RR
Virginia
(1/11/2012)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/23/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/22/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LW
LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
LANTERN ADVISERS LLC | LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 147420 / SEC#: 801-79035

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2014 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2014 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2014 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
35 Pinelawn Road Suite 101e, Melville, NY 11747
Mailing Address
Phone number
(631) 454-2000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS APPENDIX 1 - WRAP BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts379
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 265,466,991

Red Flags


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Company Information


LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 147420Melville, NY 11747

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