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Richard Hiatt

Advisor at LPL Financial

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Location

Pontiac, IL 61764

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

27 years

About

Richard Hiatt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. for 19 years. Hiatt serves on the board of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions supported by an in-house Research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Client services

Based on LPL Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops
Consulting and other non-discretionary advisory services

Expertise

Based on LPL Financial

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on LPL Financial

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Financial planning and consulting services may be charged a flat fee as negotiated.

Commissions

Brokerage services include commissions, markups, markdowns, and transaction charges; commissions may apply to mutual funds, variable annuities, and other products.

Project-based

Financial planning hourly fees up to $500 per hour.

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Fee-only: Financial planning fees typically range up to $15,000, or up to $500 per hour; fees are negotiated and may be flat or hourly.

Location

221 West Washington Street

Pontiac, IL 61764

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

LPL Financial

2025 - Present (1 year)

Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C.

2006 - 2025 (19 years)

Focused Investments Llc

2000 - Present (26 years)

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