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Robert L. Wink

SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
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CRD#: 1804889
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Professional summary


Robert Louis Wink, who also goes by Robert Louis Wink Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST located in Sterling Heights, Michigan and GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Robert has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Robert Louis Wink 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) SUMMIT FINANCIAL CONSULTING, LLC DBA SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST; INVT REL; 43409 SCHOENHERR RD, STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48313; INSURANCE; INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE AND MANAGING MEMBER; PORTFOLIO MGMT AND INSURANCE; START 12/2007; 5 HRS/MO; 5 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; CONDUCTING PORTFOLIO MGMT, INSURANCE SALES. (2) OUTSIDE ACTIVITY FOR RIA - SUMMIT FINANCIAL CONSULTING, LLC; GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 43409 SCHOENHERR ROAD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313; BROKER DEALER; REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE; APRIL 2014; APPROXIMATELY 20% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY. (3) SUMMIT TAX SERVICES, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 43409 SCHOENHERR ROAD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313; TAX SERVICES; ASSOCIATE: START 12/2023; 5 HRS/MO; 5 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; TAX PLANNING, TAX RETURN PREPARATION AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. (4) ROBERT WINK, SOLE PROPRIETOR; INVESTMENT RELATED; STERLING HEIGHTS, MI; INSURANCE SALES; INSURANCE AGENT; 01/1988; 5/ HRS MO; 5/ HRS MO

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Robert Louis Wink's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

May 26, 2011 - Present

SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST

Office #1: 43409 Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
RIA
CRD#: 126570
Sterling Heights, MI
Current

April 30, 2014 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 43409 Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313Office #2: 4105 Lexington Avenue Suite 380, Arden Hills, MN 55126
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Sterling Heights, MI
Past

July 10, 2007 - April 30, 2014

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
ROYAL OAK, MI
Past

December 7, 2004 - December 31, 2006

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
ROYAL OAK, MI
Past

December 7, 2004 - April 30, 2014

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI
Past

March 10, 2004 - December 8, 2004

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14754
OMAHA, NE
Past

February 16, 2000 - March 9, 2004

FREEDOM FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45850
OMAHA, NE
Past

January 18, 2000 - February 16, 2000

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

February 26, 1988 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 26, 1988 - February 7, 2000

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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".
SF
SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST
SUMMIT FINANCIAL CONSULTING | SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST | SUMMIT FINANCIAL CONSULTING LLC

CRD#: 126570 / SEC#: 801-123641

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2022 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2022 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
Arizona
(2/10/2025)
RR
Florida
(4/30/2014)
IAR
Michigan
(5/26/2011)
RR
Michigan
(4/30/2014)
RR
Nevada
(10/12/2023)
IAR
Texas
(2/28/2017)
RR
Texas
(3/27/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/29/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/24/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SF
SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST
SUMMIT FINANCIAL CONSULTING | SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST | SUMMIT FINANCIAL CONSULTING LLC

CRD#: 126570 / SEC#: 801-123641

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2022 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
43409 Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Mailing Address
Phone number
(586) 226-2100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV2A/2B - SEC (3/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,539
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 122,131,914

Red Flags


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Company Information


SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST

CRD#: 126570Sterling Heights, MI 48313

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