Kent R. Engel
LPL ENTERPRISE
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112
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CRD#: 7046598
Professional summary
Kent Richard Engel, CFP®, who also goes by K Richard Engel, is a registered financial advisor currently at LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC located in Englewood, Colorado.
Kent is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Kent has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
K Richard Engel
Other business activities
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1. 07/18/2025 - Prudential Advisors - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - INV REL - Denver, CO - Start Date 07/18/2025 - 160 HRS/MO | 160 HRS/MO DURING TRADING 2. 07/18/2025 - K RICHARD ENGEL N/A Non-Variable Insurance - Non-Variable Insurance/Insurance Agency - INV REL - Denver, CO - Start Date 07/18/2025 - 160 HRS/MO | 160 HRS/MO DURING TRADING 3. 07/18/2025 - LRWKRE I - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - NOT INV REL - Denver, CO - Start Date 06/12/2006 - 20 HRS/MO | 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING 4. 07/18/2025 - Univ of Colorado - Teacher Paid by School or University - INV REL - Boulder, CO - Start Date 08/10/2023 - 20 HRS/MO | 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING 5. 07/18/2025 - LRWKRE I - Real Estate Rental - INV REL - Denver, CO - Start Date 07/01/2006 - 4 HRS/MO | 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2020
Experience
Current
July 28, 2025 - Present
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
Office #1: 8000 S Chester Street Suite 325, Englewood, CO 80112RIA
BD
CRD#: 8733
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Current
July 28, 2025 - Present
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
Office #1: 8000 S Chester Street Suite 325, Englewood, CO 80112RIA
BD
CRD#: 8733
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past
February 15, 2024 - April 15, 2025
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 46173
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past
November 14, 2023 - April 15, 2025
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 46173
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past
March 22, 2021 - June 21, 2023
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
DENVER, CO
Past
July 21, 2020 - January 4, 2021
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
DENVER, CO
Past
June 24, 2020 - January 4, 2021
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
DENVER, CO
Past
May 13, 2019 - June 4, 2020
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
DENVER, CO
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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
Colorado(7/28/2025)
IAR
Colorado(7/28/2025)
RR
Texas(7/28/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/13/2019
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
Delaware since 05/25/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,650
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| LPL HOLDINGS, INC. | MANAGING MEMBER | |
| HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. PRESIDENT | 5097259 |
| MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMAS | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP | 3178848 |
| MORRISON, STEVEN PHILIP | SECRETARY | 4529345 |
| SHEEHAN, RICHARD STEVEN | SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3096567 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 114,002 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 18,862,098,900 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 |
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