Derek W. Lunka

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Six Mile, SC 29682

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CRD#: 5243668

Professional summary

Derek W Lunka, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Six Mile, South Carolina and BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. located in Six Mile, South Carolina.

Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Derek has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1)LAKENORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC - SIX MILE, SC 29682. INVESTMENT-RELATED, 100% OWNER, INVESTMENT ADVICE - ADVISING CLIENTS WITH INVESTMENT DIRECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION. PARTICIPATION START DATE: FEBRUARY 2023, 160 BUSINESS HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2016

Experience

Current

May 20, 2019 - Present

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 3316 Walhalla Hwy, Six Mile, SC 29682

RIA

CRD#: 297750

Six Mile, SC

Current

April 6, 2011 - Present

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.

Office #1: 3316 Walhalla Highway, Six Mile, SC 29682

RIA

CRD#: 146936

Six Mile, SC

Past

May 12, 2011 - January 19, 2022

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 146936

Clemson, SC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | EDWARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 297750 / SEC#: 801-113797

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/2018 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.

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

Alabama
(1/9/2014)

Arizona
(5/31/2011)

California
(5/31/2011)

Colorado
(5/10/2013)

Florida
(5/12/2011)

Georgia
(5/31/2011)

Indiana
(11/3/2025)

Kansas
(1/10/2017)

Kentucky
(4/24/2024)

Maryland
(5/31/2011)

Michigan
(5/31/2011)

North Carolina
(5/13/2011)

Ohio
(5/13/2011)

Pennsylvania
(9/23/2015)

Rhode Island
(3/14/2023)

South Carolina
(5/12/2011)

IAR

South Carolina
(5/20/2019)

Texas
(5/12/2011)

IAR

Texas
(5/20/2019)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/10/2011

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: 4/5/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | EDWARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 297750 / SEC#: 801-113797

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/2018 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

One North Brentwood Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105

Mailing Address

Phone number

(314) 726-1600

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

WRAP BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,424
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 894,040,381

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/20/2023	Cover Page	Report
10/28/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Derek W. Lunka

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/10/2011

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/5/2011

FINRA

Current Firm

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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