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Michael E. Laufman

SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES
AKRON, OH 44333
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CRD#: 7326074
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Michael Edward Laufman JrSYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES

Professional summary


Michael Edward Laufman Jr, who also goes by Mike Edward Laufman Jr, Mike Laufman, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Akron, Ohio and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Akron, Ohio.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

Aliases


Mike Edward Laufman Jr | Mike Laufman

Other business activities


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1.05/06/2026; Investment products and services are offered through LPL Financial LLC using the DBA/trade name Symphony Financial Services, Inc.; Investment Related; at Reported Business Location(s); Start Date 05/04/2026; 160hrs/mth; 40hrs during trading 2.05/15/2026; (Hybrid) Symphony Financial Services Inc.; Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid; Investment Related; at Reported Business Location(s); Start Date 05/04/2026; 160hrs/mth; 40hrs during trading; I provide investment advisory services through Symphony Financial Services, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 05/2026. I expect to spend approximately 160 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. 3.08/20/2026; Guardian Life Insurance Broker; Non-Variable Insurance; Investment Related; at Reported Business Location(s); Start Date 08/19/2026; 3hrs/mth; 1hrs during trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 25, 2026 - Present

SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 4100 Embassy Parkway Suite 100, Akron, OH 44333
RIA
CRD#: 125058
AKRON, OH
Current

May 6, 2026 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 4100 Embassy Parkway Ste 100, Akron, OH 44333-1783
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
AKRON, OH
Past

May 13, 2023 - May 21, 2026

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
AKRON, OH

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".
SF
SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 125058 / SEC#: 801-63300

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2004 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2010 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
Florida
(6/12/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(5/11/2026)
RR
Ohio
(5/6/2026)
IAR
Ohio
(9/25/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/20/2026)
RR
West Virginia
(5/20/2026)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Status Unavailable
Passed: 9/25/2026
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 5/3/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Status Unavailable
Passed: 5/13/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 4/26/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SF
SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 125058 / SEC#: 801-63300

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2004 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4100 Embassy Parkway Suite 100, Akron, OH 44333
Mailing Address
Phone number
(330) 434-2000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (2/25/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,312
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 428,700,951

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Company Information


SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 125058Akron, OH 44333

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