Like most top firms in this industry, LaSalle St. Securities offers a broad array of investment products,
services and technology. But at the heart of LaSalle St. Securities is a group of seasoned
professionals experienced to meet your needs. LaSalle St. Securities is dedicated to your
long-term success. We understand the nuances of the investment business as we put our knowledge to work
for you every day. This is our way of creating a value-added service while simultaneously building our
business.
Finding a new broker/dealer is a lot like getting married. If you and the prospective broker/dealer do not
share similar philosophies, the relationship is bound to be troubled and probably short-lived. You need to
determine what issues and attributes are important to you. Move beyond focusing solely on payout, because
payout without service will frustrate you and inhibit your ability to grow your business.
A prospective broker/dealer is going to thoroughly check you out, so you should plan to do the same. Find
out as much as you can about the broker/dealer. Talk to wholesalers. Contact the FINRA.
Visit the home office if at all possible.
LaSalle St. Securities clears through National Financial Services, LLC giving you access to a wide range
of products and cutting edge technologies. Whether your interest lies with individual securities, options,
wrap programs, syndicate offerings/IPO’s, or mutual funds and insurance, LaSalle St. Securities has a
complete product line and back-office support to service your customer needs.
John W. McDermott is the President of LaSalle St. Securities LLC. He serves as the President of
each of the affiliated financial companies including LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, LLC (LSIA) and Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth
(Securities and Exchange Commission Registered investment advisory firms). Mr. McDermott is a graduate of Drake
University and has been involved in the securities industry since 1973. Jack is married with a son and a daughter.
Daniel Schlesser is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of LaSalle St. Securities, LLC.
He has been a securities industry veteran since 1986. Mr. Schlesser is an alumnus of the University of Illinois, class
of '84. Dan is FINRA licensed with series 7,27,24,and 55. He enjoys golf and is active in his community youth
organizations. Dan is married with three sons and a daughter.
Jay Carstensen serves as Chief Investment Officer of LSIA and oversees various aspects of the company.
Mr. Carstensen served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967 to 1973. He received his undergraduate degree with honors from
Simpson College. He also attended graduate programs at Drake and Loyola Universities. Mr. Carstensen is First
Vice President of LaSalle St. Securities, LLC. (an affiliate of LSIA.) He has been employed in the securities industry
since1973. He is FINRA licensed with series 4,7,24,and 55. Jay enjoys golfing and spending time with his
grandchidren.