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Gerald Joseph Zins JR

Gerald J. Zins

SUMMIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP
Camarillo, CA 93012
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CRD#: 1507393
Gerald Joseph Zins JR

Professional summary


Gerald Joseph Zins JR, CFP®, who also goes by Gerald J. Zins Jr., Jerry Joseph Zins Jr, Jerry Joseph Zins Jr., is a registered financial advisor currently at SUMMIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. located in Camarillo, California and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Camarillo, California.

Gerald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Gerald has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Estate Planning
Retirement Income Management
Investment Planning
Education Planning
Business Succession Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gerald J. Zins Jr. | Jerry Joseph Zins Jr | Jerry Joseph Zins Jr.

Other business activities


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.
1. 04/14/2014 - Summit Wealth Management Group, Inc. - INV REL - Registered Investment Advisor - 95% TIME SPENT - We provide financial planning at a flat rate 2. 1/13/2016 - Jerry and Lisa Zins Family Trust - Investment Related - Carpinteria, Ca. 93013 - Real Estate Rental - Started 01/01/2016 - 5 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading - Vacation rental home owned with wife. 3. 8/22/2018 - Summit Wealth Management Group, Inc. - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 01/01/2015 - 160 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading 4. 06/09/2021 - Berkshire Corporate Center - For-Profit Board Member - Not Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 06/01/2019 - 1 Hour Per Month/ 0 Hours During Trading 5. 07/14/2023 - Ventura Mixzins, Inc. - Not Investment Related - Camarillo, CA - Family Business - CFO - Start Date 06/15/2023 - 2 Hours Per Month/ 0 Hours During Trading 6. 06/2025 -Jerry serves as Co-Trustee on a Family trust that Summit manages.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1990

Experience


Current

March 11, 2014 - Present

SUMMIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 400 Camarillo Ranch Road Suite 202, Camarillo, CA 93012
RIA
CRD#: 170029
Camarillo, CA
Current

May 3, 2002 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 400 Camarillo Ranch Rd #202, Camarillo, CA 93012
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
CAMARILLO, CA
Past

August 17, 2021 - November 29, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
Past

May 3, 2002 - November 3, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
Past

September 29, 1999 - May 29, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 15, 1997 - May 29, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
CAMARILLO, CA
Past

May 23, 1986 - May 29, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
SW
SUMMIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.
SUMMIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 170029 / SEC#: 801-110950

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2017 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/13/2017 Terminated)

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
Alaska
(4/8/2024)
RR
Arizona
(5/3/2002)
RR
California
(5/3/2002)
IAR
California
(3/11/2014)
RR
Colorado
(1/13/2011)
RR
Florida
(7/6/2021)
RR
Georgia
(3/26/2024)
RR
Indiana
(12/11/2024)
RR
Nevada
(4/2/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(3/2/2022)
RR
Oregon
(7/10/2017)
RR
Texas
(7/3/2007)
IAR
Texas
(8/6/2014)
RR
Utah
(7/10/2017)
RR
Washington
(5/3/2002)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/4/2004)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/17/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SW
SUMMIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.
SUMMIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 170029 / SEC#: 801-110950

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2017 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/13/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
400 Camarillo Ranch Road Suite 202, Camarillo, CA 93012
Mailing Address
Phone number
(805) 384-1186
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (8/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts632
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 226,022,233

Red Flags


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Company Information


SUMMIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 170029Camarillo, CA 93012

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