Austin McLaughlin has been an investment adviser representative at Hall Retirement Planning Services since September 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Hall Retirement Planning Services, LLC is a Knoxville, TN firm with $246M under management, 248 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Austin McLaughlin is Lead Financial Planner at Retirement Planning Services in Knoxville. After working in the non-profit sector with college-aged students for a decade, he joined the firm as an operations specialist in 2021 and became an associate advisor in 2022. His experience includes mentoring college students, leading functional fitness classes, and working as a data analyst.
- Retirement Planning ServicesCurrent– present · 4 yearsKnoxville, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 289847
Professional designations
Listed by Hall Retirement Planning Services
- CFP®
- CKA®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Austin McLaughlin is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in September 2022.
- TennesseeSince 13 September 2022
- TexasSince 12 September 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 12 September 2022 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Austin Perrone McLaughlin
- CRD
- 7355098
- Firm
- Hall Retirement Planning Services · CRD 289847
- Office
- 4533 PAPERMILL DR, SUITE 101, Knoxville, TN 37909
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- September 2022
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- seriousretirement.com
Where does Austin McLaughlin work?
Austin McLaughlin is an investment adviser representative registered through Hall Retirement Planning Services, LLC since September 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Austin McLaughlin a financial advisor?
Yes. Austin McLaughlin has a current investment-adviser registration in Tennessee and Texas, through Hall Retirement Planning Services since September 2022.
How many years of experience does Austin McLaughlin have?
Austin McLaughlin has 4 years in the financial industry, since September 2022, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Austin McLaughlin passed?
Austin McLaughlin passed the Series 65 in September 2022.
Where is Austin McLaughlin based?
Austin McLaughlin’s registered office is in Knoxville, TN.
Is Austin McLaughlin registered with FINRA?
No. Austin McLaughlin has no current broker registration.
Is Austin McLaughlin a CFP?
Hall Retirement Planning Services lists Austin McLaughlin with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Austin McLaughlin’s record?
Search CRD 7355098 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Austin McLaughlin’s full registration record.
