Lauren K. O'brien

XML FINANCIAL GROUP

Alexandria, VA 22314

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CRD#: 5954360

Professional summary

Lauren Kathryn O'brien, CFP®, who also goes by Lauren O'brien, Lauren Kathryn Obrien, is a registered financial advisor currently at XML FINANCIAL GROUP located in Alexandria, Virginia and XML SECURITIES located in Alexandria, Virginia.

Lauren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Lauren has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Lauren O'brien | Lauren Kathryn Obrien

Other business activities

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Contributing writer for the Alexandria Stylebook, a non-profit organization serving the City of Alexandria, Virginia, https://alexandriastylebook.com, 400 S Washington Street, Alexandria VA 22314, 3hr/trading.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2015

Experience

Current

February 1, 2019 - Present

XML FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 277 S. Washington Street Suite 210, Alexandria, VA 22314

RIA

CRD#: 284987

Alexandria, VA

Current

January 18, 2013 - Present

XML SECURITIES

Office #1: 277 S. Washington Street Suite 210, Alexandria, VA 22314

CRD#: 145589

Alexandria, VA

Past

January 18, 2013 - February 1, 2019

XML SECURITIES

RIA

CRD#: 145589

FALLS CHURCH, VA

Past

September 19, 2011 - January 22, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Past

August 29, 2011 - January 22, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ALEXANDRIA, VA

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".

XML FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 284987 / SEC#: 801-108376

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2016 Approved)

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.

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
(7/14/2022)

Alaska
(1/24/2022)

California
(1/18/2013)

Colorado
(1/23/2013)

Connecticut
(1/18/2013)

Delaware
(2/26/2021)

District of Columbia
(1/23/2013)

Florida
(1/23/2013)

Illinois
(1/18/2013)

Indiana
(1/23/2013)

Kansas
(1/23/2013)

Maryland
(1/18/2013)

Massachusetts
(4/5/2016)

Michigan
(5/19/2015)

Nebraska
(2/4/2020)

Nevada
(6/18/2025)

New Jersey
(11/17/2015)

North Carolina
(1/24/2013)

Ohio
(1/24/2013)

Oklahoma
(6/24/2025)

Oregon
(1/23/2013)

Pennsylvania
(1/18/2013)

South Carolina
(1/4/2017)

Texas
(1/18/2013)

IAR

Texas
(2/1/2019)

Virginia
(1/18/2013)

IAR

Virginia
(2/1/2019)

Washington
(1/18/2013)

Wyoming
(8/2/2018)

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: 9/16/2011

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: 8/26/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

XML FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 284987 / SEC#: 801-108376

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2016 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

6901 Rockledge Drive Suite 730, Bethesda, MD 20817

Mailing Address

Phone number

(301) 770-5234

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP-FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR XML FINANCIAL, LLC (3/28/2025)

ADV 2A BROCHURE FOR XML FINANCIAL, LLC (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	6,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,993,236,597

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/19/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/19/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/21/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Lauren K. O'brien

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Lauren Kathryn O'brien's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

XML SECURITIES

XML SECURITIES

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

XML FINANCIAL GROUP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/16/2011

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/26/2011

FINRA

Current Firm

XML FINANCIAL GROUP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

XML FINANCIAL GROUP

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