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Douglas Gene Schmitz

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP
FARGO, ND
·CRD# 1771132·39 years experience

Professional Summary

Douglas Gene Schmitz, who also goes by Doug Schmitz, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP located in Fargo, North Dakota. Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Douglas has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Doug Schmitz

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Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP·CRD# 122030
RIA
1220 28th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102
July 5, 2006 - Present
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS·CRD# 35747
BD
Fargo, ND
January 21, 2026 - April 16, 2026
SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.·CRD# 144046
RIA
Fargo, ND
June 25, 2024 - January 22, 2026
AURORA SECURITIES·CRD# 46147
BD
Fargo, ND
March 8, 2024 - January 22, 2026
CLASSIC, LLC·CRD# 159357
BD
Fargo, ND
November 27, 2012 - April 23, 2024
NORTHSTAR FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.·CRD# 107708
BD
Fargo, ND
January 4, 2010 - December 31, 2012
FINTEGRA, LLC·CRD# 16741
BD
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October 22, 2007 - December 31, 2009
QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 133358
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Fargo, ND
January 12, 2005 - October 19, 2007
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 43100
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January 8, 2003 - December 31, 2005
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 43100
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January 2, 2003 - October 19, 2007
CETERA ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 10299
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Fargo, ND
January 22, 2002 - December 31, 2002
CETERA ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 10299
BD
Greenwood Village, CO
September 1, 1992 - December 31, 2002
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
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El Segundo, CA
April 24, 1990 - August 31, 1992
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7461
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November 25, 1987 - April 20, 1990

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Current Firm

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FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP

CLASSIC ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP

CRD#: 122030 / SEC#: 801-67302
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/1/2006 Approved)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Dakota (12/6/2006 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1220 28th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102

Phone Number

(701) 234-0103

# of Employees

10

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 11 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLASSIC ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC ADV BROCHURE (1/29/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,346

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$189,148,000

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Other business activities

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1. Classic Asset Management d/b/a Financial Stategies Group. Investment related. At registered location. RIA. Financial advisor. Start date: 01/2026. 160 hrs/month; all during trading hours. Provide advice to clients. 2. Fixed Insurance. Investment related. At registered location. Fixed/Traditional insurance. Agent. Start date: 01/2026. 5 hrs/month; all during trading hours. Provide insurance advice based on the needs of client(s). 4. Classic Holdings, LLC. Not investment related. At registered location. Holding company. Owner. Start date: 02/2021. 1 hr/month; during trading hours. Help manage the holding company that owns our RIA-Classic Asset Management. 5. Sunrise Apartments/Townhomes. Not investment related. At registered location. Real estate rentals. Owner. Start date: 06/1996. 10 hrs/month; 1 during trading hours. Owner/Manager of Residential apartments. General management - collect rent, pay bills, arrange for services, rent out units, and general maintenance. Most work is done after normal business hours and on weekends. 6. Front Street Apartments. Not investment related. At registered location. Real estate rentals. Owner. Start date: 09/2016. 5 hrs/month; 1 during trading hours. Owner/manager of residential real estate with my wife. Day-to-day operation of collecting rent, paying bills, renting units, contracting services, and general maintenance.

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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".
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FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP

CLASSIC ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP

CRD#: 122030 / SEC#: 801-67302
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/1/2006 Approved)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Dakota (12/6/2006 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
North Dakota
(7/5/2006)
IAR
Texas
(10/9/2013)

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.

Exams

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

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2002About the Series 66 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1988About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1987About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jul 2012About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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