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Harold C. Austin

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CRD#: 834477
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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.

Harold Clark Austin, who also goes by H Clark Austin, was a registered financial professional .

Harold is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1977. Harold had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


H Clark Austin

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. 06/01/1977 - AUSTIN & ASSOCIATES/ DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS)/ INVESTMENT RELATED / 0%/ CYPRESS, TX 2. 06/01/1977 - AUSTIN & ASSOCIATES/ NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE/ INVESTMENT RELATED / 20%/ CYPRESS, TX

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

February 25, 2019 - May 19, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WALLER, TX
Past

February 25, 2019 - May 19, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WALLER, TX
Past

January 24, 2008 - December 31, 2008

UNITED SECURITIES ALLIANCE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 36487
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

April 27, 2007 - December 31, 2007

UNITED SECURITIES ALLIANCE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 36487
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

March 1, 2007 - February 26, 2019

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
SPRING, TX
Past

March 1, 2007 - February 26, 2019

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SPRING, TX
Past

April 19, 2005 - March 1, 2007

UNITED SECURITIES ALLIANCE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 36487
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 1, 2003 - March 1, 2007

UNITED SECURITIES ALLIANCE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36487
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 22, 2001 - April 14, 2003

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 24, 1999 - September 29, 2000

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

May 7, 1998 - March 22, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 2, 1995 - May 15, 1998

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

February 8, 1990 - October 27, 1995

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

January 11, 1989 - December 12, 1989

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 18, 1987 - January 24, 1989

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Past

January 6, 1983 - March 2, 1987

ISC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8183
Past

October 6, 1980 - November 22, 1982

IRG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4182
Past

March 3, 1977 - December 14, 1980

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145

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
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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/4/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 2/25/1977
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


LPL FINANCIAL LLC
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)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LPLE OMP PROGRAM BROCHURE A12 (10/22/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LPL HOLDINGS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
AUDETTE, MATTHEW JONPRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4003349
ENYEDI, MATTHEW KLAUSMANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SALES4194266
GATES, GREGORYMANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER7069201
JAMBUSARIA, ANERIMANAGING DIRECTOR LPL SERVICES GROUP7248335
MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMASSVP, FINANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3178848
MCHALE, JAMESEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6052977
RICKETTS, JUDITH KOHOSKIEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2758924
SIMONICH, BRENT BLAINEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF RISK OFFICER3254859
STEINMEIER, RICHARD CCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR5109512

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,369,378
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 618,922,975,737

Disclosures


Regulatory Event208
Arbitration58
Bond4

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/25/2025
Cover Page
07/19/2024
11/09/2023

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Company Information


LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

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