W. E. Hege Iii
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.
W. Edward Hege Iii, who also goes by Ed Hege III, W Edward Hege III, William Edward Hege Iii, William Edward Hege, William Edward Hege Iii, was a registered financial professional .
W. is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. W. had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 22, Series 1 and Series 26 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
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Experience
October 21, 2019 - December 17, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
October 21, 2019 - December 17, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
September 4, 2009 - October 23, 2019
OSAIC FS, INC.
May 25, 2001 - October 23, 2019
OSAIC FS, INC.
July 10, 1998 - May 25, 2001
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.
November 7, 1996 - July 14, 1998
SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC
January 1, 1996 - November 8, 1996
IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.
January 26, 1990 - January 1, 1996
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
June 18, 1989 - January 31, 1990
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
January 27, 1986 - June 18, 1989
SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
November 8, 1983 - February 10, 1986
UNITED CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.
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 1
Date: 7/26/1976
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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