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Douglas W. Ford
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CRD#: 830715
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Professional summary
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Douglas Wayne Ford, who also goes by D. Wayne Ford Chfc, was a registered financial professional .
Douglas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. Douglas had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 2 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
D. Wayne Ford Chfc
Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. 7/20/2012: D. Wayne Ford, CLU, ChFC, CLTC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Time Spent 75% - SELLING FIXED ANNUITIES, LONG TERM CARE, DISABILITY, UNIVERSAL, TERM AND WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE. 2. 7/20/2012: Innovative Financial Solutions, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business). 3. 11/17/2021 - Health Insurance Shoppe of NC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Other-Referral - Started 11/04/2021 - 1 Hour Per Month During Securities Trading.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Past
May 28, 2004 - December 31, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
GREENSBORO, NC
Past
May 28, 2004 - December 31, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
GREENSBORO, NC
Past
June 10, 1999 - June 17, 2004
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past
March 9, 1984 - June 30, 1999
1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past
December 1, 1976 - March 16, 1984
LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 5178
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".
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL
CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)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.
Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 6/30/1973
Non-Member General Securities ExaminationCurrent Firm
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL
CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)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
California since 11/15/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
37,893
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 |
| MORNINGSTAR, MATTHEW EDWIN | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 2510742 |
| 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 | 211 |
| 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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