Laura Chamness has been an investment adviser representative at Leelyn Smith since April 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Leelyn Smith, LLC is a Geneva, IL firm with $852M under management, 799 clients and 14 advisers across 5 offices, as of its April 2026 filing.
Laura Chamness’ longest registration is the current one, 5 years at Leelyn Smith since 2021. Before joining Leelyn Smith in 2021, Laura Chamness was registered through LPL Financial LLC and National Planning Corporation ("NPC of America" in FL & NY).
- LPL Financial LLC– · 5 yearsFort Mill, SC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
- National Planning Corporation ("NPC of America" in FL & NY)– · under a yearGeneva, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 29604
- Highpoint Advisor Group, LLC– · 1 yearDowners Grove, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 163768
- LPL Financial LLC– · 5 yearsNaperville, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
- Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.– · under a yearWarrenville, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
Investment adviser representative registrations
Laura Chamness is registered as an investment adviser representative in Illinois, since April 2021.
- IllinoisSince 7 April 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 5 September 2007 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 4 August 2007 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Full name
- Laura Lynn Chamness
- CRD
- 5305513
- Firm
- Leelyn Smith · CRD 110517
- Office
- 10 N. THIRD STREET, Geneva, IL 60134
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- February 2010
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
Where does Laura Chamness work?
Laura Chamness is an investment adviser representative registered through Leelyn Smith, LLC since April 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Laura Chamness a financial advisor?
Yes. Laura Chamness has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois, through Leelyn Smith since April 2021.
How many years of experience does Laura Chamness have?
Laura Chamness has 16 years in the financial industry, since February 2010, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Laura Chamness passed?
Laura Chamness has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 66 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 66, was passed in August 2007. FINRA credited Laura Chamness with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Laura Chamness work before Leelyn Smith?
Before Leelyn Smith, Laura Chamness was registered through National Planning Corporation ("NPC of America" in FL & NY), October 2017 to November 2017; Highpoint Advisor Group, LLC, November 2014 to October 2016; LPL Financial LLC, July 2008 to August 2013; Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., October 2007 to February 2008.
Where is Laura Chamness based?
Laura Chamness’ registered office is in Geneva, IL.
Is Laura Chamness registered with FINRA?
Yes. Laura Chamness has a current broker registration, under CRD 5305513.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
How can I verify Laura Chamness’ record?
Search CRD 5305513 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Laura Chamness’ full registration record.
