Robert S. Smrekar

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

Plymouth, MN 55441

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CRD#: 2800708

Professional summary

Robert Stephen Smrekar, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP located in Plymouth, Minnesota.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Robert has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1. ADVISORNET INSURANCE, 701 4TH AVE SOUTH #1500, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 01/2019. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. INV REL-10/MO-10/TRADING. 2. IFC National Marketing, 3495 Northdale Blvd NW, Suite 240, Coon Rapids, MN 55448, Insurance brokerage, Sale of insurance products to Berger Financial clients, approximately 10 hours a month total, 5 hours a month during trading hours.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2009

Experience

Current

July 31, 2020 - Present

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 1695 State Hwy 169, Plymouth, MN 55441

RIA

CRD#: 308174

Plymouth, MN

Past

February 11, 2016 - August 28, 2020

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

Plymouth, MN

Past

January 4, 2016 - July 19, 2016

WADE FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA

CRD#: 109667

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

January 19, 2001 - October 5, 2006

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

FORT MILL, SC

Past

August 2, 2000 - December 5, 2000

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 13318

KNOXVILLE, TN

Past

June 3, 1999 - August 2, 2000

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

FORT MILL, SC

Past

March 30, 1998 - June 23, 1999

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 22589

ST. PAUL, MN

Past

March 30, 1998 - June 23, 1999

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

ST. PAUL, MN

Past

January 5, 1998 - March 30, 1998

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 421

OAKDALE, MN

Past

September 20, 1996 - January 6, 1998

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 2580

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

September 20, 1996 - January 6, 1998

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

FORT WAYNE, IN

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".

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 308174 / SEC#: 801-118923

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/16/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

California
(7/31/2020)

IAR

Minnesota
(8/4/2020)

IAR

Texas
(7/31/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/20/2006

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/3/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/20/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/19/1996

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 308174 / SEC#: 801-118923

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/16/2020 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1695 State Hwy 169, Plymouth, MN 55441

Mailing Address

Phone number

(763) 746-2666

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP ADV PART 2A 2024 (2/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	10,333
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,500,753,183

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Robert S. Smrekar

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Robert Stephen Smrekar's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

WADE FINANCIAL GROUP INC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

OSAIC FA, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/20/2006

Series 63

Date: 10/3/1996

Series 7

Date: 12/20/1996

Series 6

Date: 9/19/1996

Current Firm

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP

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