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Blase V. Restifo

GREAT LAKES FINANCIAL COMPANIES
Twinsburg, OH 44087
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CRD#: 1461484
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Professional summary


Blase Vincent Restifo, who also goes by Blase VInce Restifo, Blase Restifo, is a registered financial advisor currently at GREAT LAKES FINANCIAL COMPANIES INC. located in Twinsburg, Ohio and WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Twinsburg, Ohio.

Blase is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Blase has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Blase Vince Restifo | Blase Restifo

Other business activities


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RESTIFO INSURANCE AGENCY, OWNER, SALARY,2305 E AURORA ROAD UNIT A-5, TWINSBURG OH 44087. GREAT LAKES FINANCIAL COMPANIES, INC, OWNER AND IAR, ADVISORY FEES, 235 E AURORA ROAD UNIT #A-5, TWINSBURG OH 44087

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 30, 2003 - Present

GREAT LAKES FINANCIAL COMPANIES INC.

Office #1: 2305 East Aurora Rd # A-5, Twinsburg, OH 44087Office #2: 2305 E. Aurora Road Unit A5, Twinsburg, OH 44087
RIA
CRD#: 120272
Twinsburg, OH
Current

July 29, 1997 - Present

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 2305 E. Aurora Road, Ste A5, Twinsburg, OH 44087
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CRD#: 20677
Twinsburg, OH
Past

February 15, 1989 - August 12, 1997

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

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CRD#: 5685
Past

February 14, 1989 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

February 24, 1986 - August 12, 1997

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(1/8/2008)
RR
Maryland
(5/13/2021)
RR
Ohio
(8/13/1997)
IAR
Ohio
(1/30/2003)
RR
Tennessee
(8/11/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/27/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GL
GREAT LAKES FINANCIAL COMPANIES INC.
BLASE V. RESTIFO DBA GREAT LAKES FINANCIAL CO. | GREAT LAKES FINANCIAL COMPANIES INC.

CRD#: 120272 / SEC#:

Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/1999 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2305 East Aurora Rd # A-5, Twinsburg, OH 44087
Mailing Address
Phone number
(330) 425-4833
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts72
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,086,086

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Company Information


GREAT LAKES FINANCIAL COMPANIES INC.

CRD#: 120272Twinsburg, OH 44087

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