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Clarence E. Blanton
LPL ENTERPRISE
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464
CRD#: 4852809
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Clarence Edmund BlantonLPL ENTERPRISE
Professional summary
Clarence Edmund Blanton, who also goes by Clarence Edmund Blanton, Clarence Edmund Blanton III, Ed Blanton III, is a registered financial advisor currently at LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Clarence is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Clarence has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Clarence Edmund Blanton | Clarence Edmund Blanton Iii | Ed Blanton Iii
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 2, 2026 - Present
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
Office #1: 1156 Bowman Rd Suite 200, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Office #2: 1156 Bowman Rd Suite 200,, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464RIA
BD
CRD#: 8733
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Current
March 2, 2026 - Present
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
Office #1: 1156 Bowman Rd Suite 200, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464RIA
BD
CRD#: 8733
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Past
January 5, 2026 - March 3, 2026
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 141238
ROME, GA
Past
November 24, 2025 - March 5, 2026
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Past
November 21, 2025 - March 5, 2026
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Past
January 24, 2025 - December 31, 2025
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 141238
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Past
July 22, 2024 - November 21, 2025
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC
BD
CRD#: 141238
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Past
December 11, 2017 - March 19, 2019
DEMPSEY LORD SMITH, LLC
BD
CRD#: 141238
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Past
August 2, 2017 - December 12, 2017
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 12984
MT. PLEASANT, SC
Past
March 23, 2017 - July 27, 2017
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8099
Daniel Island, SC
Past
April 18, 2006 - April 14, 2008
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
RIA
CRD#: 18387
MT PLEASANT, SC
Past
September 21, 2004 - April 14, 2008
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
BD
CRD#: 18387
MT PLEASANT, SC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta 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
California(6/11/2026)
RR
Florida(3/2/2026)
RR
Georgia(3/2/2026)
RR
Kansas(3/2/2026)
RR
Michigan(3/2/2026)
RR
North Carolina(3/2/2026)
RR
South Carolina(3/2/2026)
IAR
South Carolina(3/2/2026)
RR
Texas(3/9/2026)
RR
Virginia(3/2/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/22/2024
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
Delaware since 05/25/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,650
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| LPL HOLDINGS, INC. | MANAGING MEMBER | |
| HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. PRESIDENT | 5097259 |
| MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMAS | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP | 3178848 |
| MORNINGSTAR, MATTHEW EDWIN | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 2510742 |
| SHEEHAN, RICHARD STEVEN | SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3096567 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 114,002 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 18,862,098,900 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 |
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