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Brian S. Lakkides

FINANCIAL FREEDOM HOUSE
Waterford, MI 48327-1668
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CRD#: 2881927
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Professional summary


Brian Stephen Lakkides, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL FREEDOM HOUSE located in Waterford, Michigan.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Brian has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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 - PRESIDENT and 100% SHAREHOLDER, FIDUCIARY FIREWALL CONSULTING, INC. |6515 Highland Rd, Suite 240, Waterford, MI 48327 | Investment related | Start 2012 | ~50 hours per month, all during trading hours | Provide ERISA compliance and consulting services to qualified retirement plan sponsors, Serve as a speaker at continuing professional education events \\\\\\\\\\ 2 - PRESIDENT and 50% SHAREHOLDER, CORPORATE PLAN ADMINISTRATORS, INC. |6515 Highland Rd, Suite 240, Waterford, MI 48327 | Investment related | Start 1996 | ~50 hours per month, all during trading hours | Provide Third Party Administration to supplemental insurance programs and ERISA 3(16) administrative fiduciary services to qualified retirement plans \\\\\\\\\\ 3 - BOARD MEMBER & INSTRUCTOR, CYGNET INSTITUTE OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY | 6515 Highland Rd, Suite 240, Waterford, MI 48327 | Investment Related | Start 1992, Board member since 2015 | <5 hours per month, all instruction after hours, board meetings are held during hours | Provide financial literacy training and education workshops/seminars. Cygnet Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. \\\\\\\\\\ 4 - INSURANCE AGENT, CYGNET FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC. | 6515 Highland Rd, Suite 240, Waterford, MI 48327 | Not investment related | Start 2012 | <10 hours per month, all during trading hours | Appointment with multiple carriers to solicit life, disability, and fixed annuity business. \\\\\\\\\\ 5 - USSF GRADE 7 SOCCER REFEREE | Not investment related | Start 2016 | ~200 HRS/YEAR | Officiate USSF sanctioned competitive youth and adult soccer matches

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

December 21, 2010 - Present

FINANCIAL FREEDOM HOUSE

Office #1: 6515 Highland Rd Suite 240, Waterford, MI 48327-1668
RIA
CRD#: 123430
Waterford, MI
Past

December 15, 2005 - December 27, 2016

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
WATERFORD, MI
Past

December 5, 2002 - December 15, 2005

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

January 2, 1998 - November 8, 2002

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 21, 1997 - December 31, 1997

PINEBRIDGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5967
NEW YORK, NY

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 FREEDOM HOUSE
AMERICAN LABOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS (A.L.F.A.) | ZOTOS & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL FREEDOM HOUSE | RETIREMENT SERVICES CENTER | FINANCIAL WELLNESS CENTERS | FINANCIAL FREEDOM HOUSE | FIDUCIARY FIREWALL ADVISERS, INC. | CYGNET STRATEGIES, LLC | CYGNET FINANCIAL PLANNING INC. | CYGNET FINANCIAL FREEDOM HOUSE | CHIEF FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CAER, LLC

CRD#: 123430 / SEC#: 801-113800

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2018 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/21/2018 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2018 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Michigan
(12/21/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/26/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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FINANCIAL FREEDOM HOUSE
AMERICAN LABOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS (A.L.F.A.) | ZOTOS & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL FREEDOM HOUSE | RETIREMENT SERVICES CENTER | FINANCIAL WELLNESS CENTERS | FINANCIAL FREEDOM HOUSE | FIDUCIARY FIREWALL ADVISERS, INC. | CYGNET STRATEGIES, LLC | CYGNET FINANCIAL PLANNING INC. | CYGNET FINANCIAL FREEDOM HOUSE | CHIEF FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CAER, LLC

CRD#: 123430 / SEC#: 801-113800

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2018 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/21/2018 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
6515 Highland Rd Suite 240, Waterford, MI 48327-1668
Mailing Address
Po Box 301000, Waterford, MI 48330-1000
Phone number
(248) 673-2900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CYGNET FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC FIRM BROCHURE PART 2A (3/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts525
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 188,799,000

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Company Information


FINANCIAL FREEDOM HOUSE

CRD#: 123430Waterford, MI 48327-1668

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