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Donald McLaughlin

Chairman of the Board at McLaughlin Asset Management in Danville, IL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Donald McLaughlin is Chairman of the Board of McLaughlin Asset Management, Inc., an investment adviser managing $176M, and works from its Danville, IL office. Donald McLaughlin has been registered as an investment adviser representative through McLaughlin Asset Management since 12 May 2003, has 23 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

23
Years in industry
23
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Donald McLaughlin has been Chairman of the Board of McLaughlin Asset Management since April 2003, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Donald McLaughlin studied at Northern Illinois University.

McLaughlin Asset Management, Inc. is a Danville, IL firm with $176M under management, 111 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Donald A. McLaughlin is Co-Founder of McLaughlin Asset Management, Inc. He began his career with Old Second National Bank in Aurora, IL as Portfolio Manager and Equity Issue Analyst, later became Head of Trust Department at Farmers and Mechanics Bank, and from 1983 to 2003 was with First National Bank of Danville as head of its Trust Department and Chief Investment Officer. He co-founded the firm in 2003.

  1. – present · 23 years
    Danville, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 125735

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Donald McLaughlin is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from May 2003; the most recent is Indiana, in April 2008.

  • IllinoisSince 12 May 2003
  • IndianaSince 29 April 2008

Examinations

Series 654 February 2003
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Donald Arthur McLaughlin
CRD
4648999
Firm
McLaughlin Asset Management · CRD 125735
Role
Chairman of the Board
Office
1905 US Route 150 STE E, Danville, IL 61832
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
May 2003
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Donald McLaughlin work?

Donald McLaughlin has been Chairman of the Board of McLaughlin Asset Management, Inc. since April 2003, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 31 March 2026

Is Donald McLaughlin a financial advisor?

Yes. Donald McLaughlin has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois and Indiana, through McLaughlin Asset Management since May 2003.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Donald McLaughlin have?

Donald McLaughlin has 23 years in the financial industry, since May 2003, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Donald McLaughlin passed?

Donald McLaughlin passed the Series 65 in February 2003.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Donald McLaughlin based?

Donald McLaughlin’s registered office is in Danville, IL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Donald McLaughlin registered with FINRA?

No. Donald McLaughlin has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Donald McLaughlin’s record?

Search CRD 4648999 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Donald McLaughlin’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at McLaughlin Asset Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4648999, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of McLaughlin Asset Management, Inc., filed 31 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. McLaughlin Asset Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.