John B. Sinak

ADK WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP

Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367

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CRD#: 3006757

Professional summary

John Bret Sinak, who also goes by Bret Sinak, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADK WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP located in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Lake St Louis, Missouri.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Bret Sinak

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 18, 2022 - Present

ADK WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP

Office #1: 1301 Hrc Plaza Drive, Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367

RIA

CRD#: 175085

Lake Saint Louis, MO

Current

December 6, 2012 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 1301 Hrc Plaza Drive, Lake St Louis, MO 63367

RIA

CRD#: 6413

Lake St Louis, MO

Past

January 25, 2013 - September 9, 2021

CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 164666

DES PERES, MO

Past

June 1, 2009 - December 12, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Past

June 1, 2009 - December 12, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Past

November 14, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA

CRD#: 8209

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Past

November 14, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

CRD#: 8209

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Past

October 21, 2004 - November 18, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

CLAYTON, MO

Past

September 29, 2004 - November 18, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

CLAYTON, MO

Past

February 18, 1998 - August 12, 1998

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

MILWAUKEE, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ADK WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP

CRD#: 175085 / SEC#: 801-99353

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2015 Approved)

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.

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

Alabama
(2/1/2025)

Arizona
(12/6/2012)

California
(12/6/2012)

Colorado
(1/15/2015)

Florida
(1/27/2026)

Georgia
(10/16/2020)

Illinois
(12/6/2012)

Indiana
(12/6/2012)

Iowa
(4/3/2017)

Maryland
(2/12/2021)

Massachusetts
(8/6/2025)

Michigan
(2/18/2021)

Minnesota
(10/4/2018)

Missouri
(12/6/2012)

IAR

Missouri
(3/23/2022)

Nevada
(1/2/2025)

New Hampshire
(12/4/2025)

New York
(3/27/2019)

North Carolina
(9/20/2023)

Oklahoma
(10/7/2022)

Tennessee
(1/25/2018)

Texas
(8/19/2021)

IAR

Texas
(3/18/2022)

Utah
(4/2/2024)

Washington
(12/6/2012)

Wisconsin
(12/17/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/20/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/28/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/14/1998

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ADK WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP

CRD#: 175085 / SEC#: 801-99353

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

12935 North Outer Forty Road Suite 101, St. Louis, MO 63141

Mailing Address

Phone number

(314) 878-1489

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADK WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP - WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/24/2025)

ADK WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP - FORM ADV PART 2A (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,106
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 685,673,033

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John B. Sinak

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view John Bret Sinak's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ADK WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ADK WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/20/2004

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/28/2004

Series 6

Date: 2/14/1998

FINRA

Current Firm

ADK WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ADK WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP

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