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Laura L. Chamness
LEELYN SMITH
Geneva, IL 60134
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CRD#: 5305513
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Professional summary
Laura Lynn Chamness, who also goes by Laura Lynn Hardersen, Laura Lynn Schneider, is a registered financial advisor currently at LEELYN SMITH, LLC located in Geneva, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Geneva, Illinois.
Laura is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Laura has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Laura Lynn Hardersen | Laura Lynn Schneider
Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. 12/20/2017 - The Retirement Network Ltd - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Licensed Assistant - Start Date 2017 - 120 Hours Per Month / 120 Hours During Trading.
2. 3/12/2020 - Leelyn Smith - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 2/4/2020.
3. 9/9/2020 - Leelyn Smith, LLC - DBA: (Hybrid) The Retirement Network - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Admin. - Started 07/20/2020 - 96 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading.
4. 9/9/2020 - Leelyn Smith, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Admin. - Started 10/06/2017 - 96 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - I provide administrative support to Leelyn Smith LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 10/2017. I expect to spend approximately 96 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.
5. 3/11/2021 - No Business Name - Not Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Other-Notary Public - Started 01/15/2021 - 2 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - Notary Public signer for documents.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 7, 2021 - Present
LEELYN SMITH, LLC
Office #1: 10 N. Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134RIA
CRD#: 110517
Geneva, IL
Current
November 29, 2017 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 10 N. Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Geneva, IL
Past
November 29, 2017 - March 27, 2023
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
October 23, 2017 - November 29, 2017
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 29604
GENEVA, IL
Past
October 23, 2017 - November 29, 2017
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 29604
GENEVA, IL
Past
November 21, 2014 - October 17, 2016
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS
RIA
CRD#: 163768
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past
November 17, 2014 - December 15, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past
July 1, 2008 - August 26, 2013
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
July 1, 2008 - August 26, 2013
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
February 11, 2008 - February 26, 2008
VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 3036
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past
October 8, 2007 - February 6, 2008
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
WARRENVILLE, IL
Past
September 6, 2007 - February 6, 2008
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
WARRENVILLE, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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LS
LEELYN SMITH, LLC
EMERGENT PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT NETWORK, LTD. | THE RETIREMENT NETWORK | LEELYN SMITH, LLC
CRD#: 110517 / SEC#: 801-113460
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2018 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2018 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2002 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
Illinois(11/29/2017)
IAR
Illinois(4/7/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
LS
LEELYN SMITH, LLC
EMERGENT PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT NETWORK, LTD. | THE RETIREMENT NETWORK | LEELYN SMITH, LLC
CRD#: 110517 / SEC#: 801-113460
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2018 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2018 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2002 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
10 N. Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 232-8995
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21
SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,539 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 722,181,779 |
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