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Frederick D. Mclaughlin

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CRD#: 6625956
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Frederick Daniel Mclaughlin, CFP®, who also goes by Frederick Daniel Mclaughlin IV, Mac Mclaughlin, was a registered financial professional .

Frederick is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2016. Frederick had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Frederick Daniel Mclaughlin Iv | Mac Mclaughlin

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

April 23, 2021 - January 6, 2026

WELLSPRING FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143112
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

April 25, 2016 - September 20, 2016

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
COVINGTON, KY

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".
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WELLSPRING FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
WELL SPRING FINANCIAL, LLC | WELLSPRING FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 143112 / SEC#: 801-67630

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/2007 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/30/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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WELLSPRING FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
WELL SPRING FINANCIAL, LLC | WELLSPRING FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 143112 / SEC#: 801-67630

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5900 Landerbrook Drive Suite 100, Cleveland, OH 44125
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 367-0680
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
37

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WELLSPRING ADV BROCHURE (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,551
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,211,250,698

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/24/2025
Cover Page
01/28/2025
11/28/2023

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Company Information


WELLSPRING FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 143112

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