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Michael S. Blake

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CRD#: 1201665
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Steven Blake SR, who also goes by Michael Steven Blake, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Michael had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael Steven Blake

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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Experience

Past

February 14, 2022 - January 27, 2026

CREATIVE PLANNING

RIA
CRD#: 105348
Boca Raton, FL
Past

October 8, 2019 - December 31, 2021

LOCKTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144133
Miramar, FL
Past

August 28, 2019 - December 13, 2021

LOCKTON INVESTMENT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137476
Boca Raton, FL
Past

January 26, 2018 - August 30, 2019

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
ORALNDO, FL
Past

March 29, 2007 - August 30, 2019

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
ORALNDO, FL
Past

November 7, 2002 - March 16, 2007

G. A. REPPLE & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 17486
OVIEDO, FL
Past

December 16, 1999 - December 31, 2001

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 23, 1990 - November 19, 1999

SUNPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25442
LONGVIEW, TX
Past

November 4, 1988 - June 25, 1990

JOHNSTON, LEMON & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 473
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

September 15, 1986 - October 24, 1988

BAKER, WATTS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 68
Past

October 19, 1983 - October 1, 1986

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CP
CREATIVE PLANNING
CREATIVE PLANNING | WOMEN'S WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE EXCHANGE TRADED FUND CENTER | CREATIVE PLANNING, LLC | CREATIVE PLANNING, INC. | CREATIVE PLANNING INC

CRD#: 105348 / SEC#: 801-18564

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/1983 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/16/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/25/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/15/1983
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/7/1990
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

CP
CREATIVE PLANNING
CREATIVE PLANNING | WOMEN'S WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE EXCHANGE TRADED FUND CENTER | CREATIVE PLANNING, LLC | CREATIVE PLANNING, INC. | CREATIVE PLANNING INC

CRD#: 105348 / SEC#: 801-18564

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/1983 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
5454 W. 110th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 909-5148
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,428

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CREATIVE PLANNING FIRM BROCHURE (3/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts269,686
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 217,399,324,981

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/27/2025
Cover Page
Report
09/19/2024
Cover Page
Report
01/03/2024
Cover Page
Report
01/18/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CREATIVE PLANNING

CRD#: 105348

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