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Walter George Schwartz

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
·CRD# 1282286·42 years experience

Professional Summary

Walter George Schwartz is a registered financial advisor currently at GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC. located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Walter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Walter has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Disclosures are events reported to regulators, such as customer disputes, regulatory actions, employment separations, or financial events. Some are resolved, denied, or contested — a disclosure is not a verdict. We recommend asking an advisor directly about any disclosure on their record.

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Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.·CRD# 7294
RIA
BD
1. 3707 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI 483012. 4040 Gulf Shore Blvd. N, Naples, FL 34103
July 12, 2016 - Present
GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.·CRD# 7294
RIA
BD
1. 3707 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI 483012. 4040 Gulf Shore Blvd. N, Naples, FL 34103
July 12, 1989 - Present
RODMAN & RENSHAW INC.·CRD# 724
BD
September 19, 1988 - June 3, 1989
CARR SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 1404
BD
February 23, 1988 - September 2, 1988
GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.·CRD# 7294
BD
March 15, 1985 - March 15, 1988

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Current Firm

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.
GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC. | SCHWARTZ & CO.

CRD#: 7294 / SEC#: 801-62856, 8-20955
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

3707 W Maple Rd Ste 201, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

Mailing Address

3707 W Maple Rd Ste 201, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301-3204

Phone Number

(248) 644-2701

Established

Michigan since 08/04/1976

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

30

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 35 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 35 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (2025-12) (3/30/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SCHWARTZ, EDWARD AUGUSTINEPRESIDENT/CEO, PRINCIPAL2166324
SCHWARTZ, GREGORY JOHN JRVICE-PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL1177836
SCHWARTZ, JOSEPH EMMETTREASURER/SECRETARY2168945
SCHWARTZ, PETER FRANCISVICE-PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL2168931
SCHWARTZ, WALTER GEORGEVICE-PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL1282286
POWERS, LAURA LEACFO, CCO, FINOP, PRINCIPAL4413799
SCHWARTZ, GREGORY JOHNCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRINCIPAL416277

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,737

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$10,489,459,567

Disclosures

Arbitration

1

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

Schwartz Holdings, LLC, (Investment related), 3707 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. Expense share arrangement. LLC Member. Start date: 06/02/2009. Devotes 2 hours per quarter, during trade hours, to reviews operational expense payments paid for B/D. Schwartz Benefit Services, LLC, (Investment related), 3707 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. Insurance agency. LLC Member/Sales representative. Start date: 01/18/2002. Devotes 4 hours a month, during trade hours, to sell life/health insurance and fixed annuities and to reviews operations. Schwartz Land Co., LLC D/B/A Offices at Maple/Lahser, 3707 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. Office Building, Indirect interest. Start Date: 2003. Devotes 1 hour per quarter, during trade hours, to review investment. Investment interest flows to Schwartz Financial Group, Inc. Schwartz Financial Group, Inc., (Investment related), 3707 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. Holding company for investments. President/Treasurer. Start date: 02/11/1992. Devotes 4 hours per quarter, during trade hours, to review investments/operations at management meeting. AHSFGI, LLC, (Investment related), 3707 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. Holding company for investments. Indirect interest. Start date: 01/01/2002. Devotes 1 hour per quarter, during trade hours, to review investment at management meeting. Investment interest flows to Schwartz Financial Group, Inc. American House Holdings, LLC, (Investment related), 3707 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. Holds interest in a senior living business assets. Indirect interest. Start date: 2000. Devotes 1 hour per quarter, during trade hours, to review investment at management meeting. Investment interest flows to AHSFGI, LLC. Baldwin House Holdings, LLC, (Investment related), 3707 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. Owns Interest in a senior citizen rental facility. Indirect interest. Start date: 08/20/2015. Devotes 1 hour per quarter, during trade hours, to review investment at management meeting. Investment interest flows to Schwartz Financial Group, Inc. SGN Fund Management, LLC: Start Date: 2010. SGN Fund Management II, LLC: Start Date: 2012. (Investment related), 3707 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. Holds interests in senior living business assets. Indirect interest. Start date: 2010. Devotes 1 hour per quarter, during trade hours, to review investment at management meeting. Investment interest flows to AHSFGI, LLC. SFG Grand Rapids, LLC: Start Date: 08/07/14 SFG Southgate, LLC: Start Date: 11/25/14 SFG Spring Lake, LLC: Start Date: 11/25/14 (Investment related), 3707 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. Interest in senior citizen rental facility. LLC Member. Start date: 11/25/2014. Devotes 1 hour per quarter, during trade hours, to review investment at management meeting. Rochester Roseville MC Development, LLC, (Investment related), 3707 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. Interest in two senior citizen rental facilities. Indirect interest. Start date: January 2015. Devotes 1 hour per quarter, during trade hours, to review investment at management meeting. Investment interest flows to AHSFGI, LLC

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.
GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC. | SCHWARTZ & CO.

CRD#: 7294 / SEC#: 801-62856, 8-20955
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(4/20/2017)
RR
California
(4/20/2017)
RR
Colorado
(4/20/2017)
RR
Connecticut
(7/12/2016)
RR
Florida
(6/23/1992)
IAR
Florida
(7/13/2016)
RR
Illinois
(7/12/2016)
RR
Kentucky
(3/30/2004)
RR
Louisiana
(2/5/2026)
RR
Maine
(4/20/2017)
RR
Maryland
(2/5/2026)
RR
Michigan
(7/12/1989)
IAR
Michigan
(7/14/2016)
RR
Minnesota
(4/20/2017)
RR
Missouri
(4/20/2017)
RR
Nevada
(4/20/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(4/20/2017)
RR
New York
(4/22/2004)
RR
North Carolina
(8/29/2013)
RR
Ohio
(9/4/1992)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/20/2017)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/20/2017)
RR
South Dakota
(2/8/2017)
RR
Texas
(4/20/2017)
IAR
Texas
(1/12/2023)
RR
Virginia
(7/12/2016)
RR
Washington
(2/5/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/12/2016)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 2016About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1984About the Series 63 exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1988About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1985About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1994About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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