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Keith Brian Southwick

Keith B. Southwick

STRAITGATE FINANCIAL L.L.C.
Northville, MI
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CRD#: 2522404
Keith Brian Southwick

Professional summary


Keith Brian Southwick, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at STRAITGATE FINANCIAL L.L.C. located in Northville, Michigan.

Keith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Keith has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Core Areas of Focus


Business Owners
Corporate Executives
Investment Advice with Ongoing Management
Retirement Plan Investment Advice
Retirement Planning & Distribution Rules
Tax Planning

Biography


We are firm believers that any plan requires adjustments along the way. Therefore, we offer ongoing service to our clients that can range from one to four meetings or calls annually. With this option, we can track your progress and help you to make any course corrections that may become necessary. Also, we will be there to help when your life takes a turn, whether it is for the good or for the bad.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Education Planning
Retirement Income Management
Investment Planning
Insurance Planning
Tax Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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: 2002

Experience


Current

April 1, 2011 - Present

STRAITGATE FINANCIAL L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 124798
Northville, MI
Past

January 1, 2004 - September 16, 2005

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

July 9, 1995 - January 1, 2004

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past

August 18, 1994 - June 6, 1995

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 18, 1994 - June 6, 1995

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(5/13/2020)
IAR
Michigan
(4/1/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/10/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


STRAITGATE FINANCIAL L.L.C.
STRAITGATE FINANCIAL L.L.C.
STRAITGATE FINANCIAL L.L.C. | STRAITGATE FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 124798 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2020 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2002 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Northville, MI
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 320, South Lyon, MI 48178
Phone number
(248) 465-6227
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts131
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 18,130,252

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Company Information


STRAITGATE FINANCIAL L.L.C.

STRAITGATE FINANCIAL L.L.C.

CRD#: 124798Northville, MI

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