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Scott D. Sorum

LIFE WISE PLANNING GROUP LLC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
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CRD#: 2830862
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Professional summary


Scott David Sorum, who also goes by Scott David Sorum Mr, is a registered financial advisor currently at LIFE WISE PLANNING GROUP LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Scott has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Scott David Sorum Mr

Other business activities


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1)The Master Planning Group, Inc.; INVESTMENT RELATED; 14500 N NORTHSIGHT BLVD STE 101 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260; INSURANCE SALES; AGENT; 09/2004 TO PRESENT; 160 HRS PER MONTH; SALE OF LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY AND LONG TERM CARE PRODUCTS, EQUITY INDEXED ANNUITIES. 2) Child's Wish Ministry; Not Investment Related; Scottsdale, AZ; Non-profit ministry; Board Member; Start date 01/2018. 3) LifeWise Planning Group, LLC; Investment related; Scottsdale, AZ; President/Managing Member/CCO/IAR; 40% of business hours per month spent; Started 07/2023.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

July 19, 2023 - Present

LIFE WISE PLANNING GROUP LLC

Office #1: 8700 East Vista Bonita Drive Suite 216, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
RIA
CRD#: 327236
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 30, 2014 - July 19, 2017

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA
CRD#: 105662
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 11, 2011 - April 26, 2024

PREMIER SOUTHWEST PLANNING GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 132868
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

November 19, 2004 - December 31, 2011

THE MASTER PLANNING GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132922
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

July 13, 2004 - January 24, 2007

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA
CRD#: 105662
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

July 13, 2004 - July 19, 2017

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

March 9, 2001 - July 21, 2004

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 1997 - March 7, 2001

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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
Arizona
(7/19/2023)
IAR
Wisconsin
(8/2/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/6/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


LW
LIFE WISE PLANNING GROUP LLC
LIFE WISE PLANNING GROUP LLC

CRD#: 327236 / SEC#:

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2023 Approved)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8700 East Vista Bonita Drive Suite 216, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Mailing Address
Phone number
(480) 661-4071
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts287
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 52,070,750

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Company Information


LIFE WISE PLANNING GROUP LLC

CRD#: 327236Scottsdale, AZ 85255

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