Paul E. Artof
Professional summary
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Paul Edward Artof, CFP® was a registered financial professional .
Paul is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1971. Paul had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 000 and Series 1 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Start date: 1981
Experience
November 2, 2022 - December 12, 2023
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
November 2, 2022 - December 12, 2023
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
May 6, 2011 - November 7, 2022
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
May 6, 2011 - November 7, 2022
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
June 1, 2009 - May 16, 2011
MORGAN STANLEY
June 1, 2009 - May 16, 2011
MORGAN STANLEY
July 8, 1997 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
July 31, 1993 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
April 1, 1982 - July 31, 1993
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
September 26, 1978 - April 22, 1982
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
September 20, 1978 - September 26, 1978
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.
February 28, 1978 - October 17, 1978
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
June 15, 1976 - February 28, 1978
REYNOLDS SECURITIES, INC.
June 15, 1973 - July 1, 1973
INDEPENDENT SECURITIES CORPORATION
June 7, 1973 - July 23, 1976
DEAN WITTER & CO. INCORPORATED
November 16, 1971 - June 15, 1973
EQUITY FUNDING SECURITIES CORP
Primary Firm SEC Registration

LPL FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationSeries 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationSeries 000
Date: 10/1/1973
General Securities Principal ExaminationSeries 1
Date: 11/11/1971
Registered Representative ExaminationCurrent Firm

LPL FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| LPL HOLDINGS, INC. | MANAGING MEMBER | |
| AUDETTE, MATTHEW JON | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4003349 |
| ENYEDI, MATTHEW KLAUS | MANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SALES | 4194266 |
| GATES, GREGORY | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 7069201 |
| JAMBUSARIA, ANERI | MANAGING DIRECTOR LPL SERVICES GROUP | 7248335 |
| MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMAS | SVP, FINANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 3178848 |
| MCHALE, JAMES | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6052977 |
| RICKETTS, JUDITH KOHOSKIE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2758924 |
| SIMONICH, BRENT BLAIN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF RISK OFFICER | 3254859 |
| STEINMEIER, RICHARD C | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR | 5109512 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,369,378 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 618,922,975,737 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 208 |
| Arbitration | 58 |
| Bond | 4 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 | ||
| 07/19/2024 | ||
| 11/09/2023 |
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