Kevin Lao
Kevin Lao is a registered investment advisor at Imagine Financial Security LLC, based in Chattanooga, TN, with 17 years of industry experience. Kevin operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Gen X, and 5 more. Their firm serves 47 clients with $44M in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 0.90% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 0.75% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.50% |
| $5M+ | 0.25% |
Fees are generally not negotiable, but Imagine Financial Security (IFS) reserves the right to offer fee waivers or discounts at its discretion.
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Kevin Lao
Location
1100 Market Street, Suite 600, Chattanooga, TN, 37402
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Regulatory History (2)
Regulatory
June 2025Customer Dispute
March 2020Employment History
Current Registrations
Imagine Financial Security LLC
Previous Registrations
Advice and Planning Services
Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLCBroker
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLCBroker
State Registrations3 states
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Additional Information
He is married to Jessica, and they have three boys together; Tristan, Julian and Jackson. They have three rescue dogs; Achilles, Nelly and Guinness. When Kevin has spare time, he loves to spend it with family on adventures locally and abroad, enjoys golfing, fishing, cooking, and watching sports. He also is passionate about helping youth at risk, which is why he joined Big Brothers and Big Sisters as a Big Brother, and is a member of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northeast Florida Big Impact Society.