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Kevin Ryan Lao

Kevin Ryan Lao

CFP®
IMAGINE FINANCIAL SECURITY
CHATTANOOGA, TN
·CRD# 5569262·18 years experience

Professional Summary

Kevin Ryan Lao, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at IMAGINE FINANCIAL SECURITY LLC located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Kevin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fixed / Negotiated Fee | Retainer

Fee Structure

$500K–$1M

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

High Net Worth Individuals & Families
Pre-Retirees
Retirees

Services Offered

  • Education Funding
  • Retirement Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Business Services
  • Investment Management
  • Social Security & Medicare Planning
  • Health Care & Long-Term Care Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Financial Planning

Specializations

Generation X

Biography

He is married to Jessica, and they have three boys together; Tristan, Julian and Jackson. They have three rescue dogs; Achilles, Nelly and Guinness. When Kevin has spare time, he loves to spend it with family on adventures locally and abroad, enjoys golfing, fishing, cooking, and watching sports. He also is passionate about helping youth at risk, which is why he joined Big Brothers and Big Sisters as a Big Brother, and is a member...

Other Aliases

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2013

Years of Experience

18 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

IMAGINE FINANCIAL SECURITY LLC·CRD# 311694
RIA
1100 Market Street Suite 600, Chattanooga, TN 37402
January 29, 2021 - Present
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
RIA
Jacksonville, FL
May 15, 2015 - November 13, 2020
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
BD
Jacksonville, FL
April 13, 2015 - November 13, 2020
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 2881
RIA
Mc Lean, VA
February 14, 2013 - March 17, 2015
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 2881
BD
Mc Lean, VA
September 1, 2008 - March 17, 2015

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Current Firm

IMAGINE FINANCIAL SECURITY LLC
IMAGINE FINANCIAL SECURITY LLC

IMAGINE FINANCIAL SECURITY LLC | IMAGINE FINANCIAL SECURITY, LLC

CRD#: 311694
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (1/29/2021 Approved)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Tennessee (11/5/2024 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (10/3/2024 Conditional Restricted)

Contact Information

Main Address

1100 Market Street Suite 600, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Phone Number

(904) 323-2069

# of Employees

1

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

160

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$56,351,808

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Other business activities

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Training consultant since 11/2020; investment related; develops curriculum, conducts public speaking and creates writing workshops to help new financial advisors begin their career; 10 hrs/mo

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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.
IAR
Florida
(1/29/2021)
IAR
Tennessee
(11/6/2024)
IAR
Texas
(10/3/2024)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 2015About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2009About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2015About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2008About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Services Offered by Kevin

  • Education Funding
  • Retirement Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Business Services
  • Investment Management
  • Social Security & Medicare Planning
  • Health Care & Long-Term Care Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Financial Planning

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