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Lauren O'brien

Advisor at XML Financial Group

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Location

Alexandria, VA 22314

Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Industry experience

14 years

About

Lauren O’Brien is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at XML Financial Group since 2019. She has been affiliated with XML Securities, LLC since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she contributes as a writer for the Alexandria Stylebook, a non-profit organization in Alexandria, Virginia. XML Financial Group offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse retail client base. The firm employs a multi-advisor team model and integrates fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios, while providing access to alternative and private investments through third-party platforms.

Client services

Based on XML Financial Group

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on XML Financial Group

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on XML Financial Group

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Negotiable flat fees may apply for certain accounts or private/alternative investments as per the Investment Management Agreement (IMA)

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.85% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,001+: Negotiable

Commissions

Separate commission-based compensation for brokerage services and insurance products through affiliated broker-dealer and insurance agencies

Project-based

Hourly fees range from $100 to $250 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $50,000 Fee-only: Fixed fees typically range from $1,000 to $10,000 annually; hourly fees range from $100 - $250/hour

Location

277 S. Washington Street, Suite 210

Alexandria, VA 22314

Most active in

Texas · Virginia

Work history

XML Financial, LLC

2019 - Present (7 years)

XML SECURITIES, LLC (Formerly LARA, MAY & ASSOCIATES, LLC)

2013 - Present (13 years)

Disclosures

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