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Frederick W. Gearhart
PERSONAL LEGACY PLANNERS
Grand Rapids, MI 49544-8252
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CRD#: 3147196
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Professional summary
Frederick William Gearhart, who also goes by Fritz Gearhart, is a registered financial advisor currently at PERSONAL LEGACY PLANNERS located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Frederick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Frederick has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Fritz Gearhart
Other business activities
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1) TRUSTEE OF A TRUST THAT OWNS LUMINIST HOLDINGS, LLC WHICH IN TURN IS PART OWNER OF LUMINIST CAPITAL, LLC, ADVISORY ADVOCATES, LLC AND RM INVESTMENT STRATEGIES. 4981 CASCADE ROAD, SUITE C, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546; INVESTMENT RELATED; SINCE 08/2014; SPENDS APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS PER MONTH. CLIENTS OF PLP ARE REFERRED TO ADVISORY ADVOCATES, LLC FOR ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES. 2) PLP ADVISORS, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED; 961 FOUR MILE RD NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544; REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER; MANAGING MEMBER SINCE 01/2010 & INVESTMENT ADVISOR REP SINCE 12/2013; 80 HRS/MO 3) PLP SERVICES, LLC d/b/a RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE ADVOCATES; INVESTMENT RELATED; 961 FOUR MILE RD NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544; MANAGING MEMBER & INSURANCE AGENT; SINCE 04/2001 AND I SPEND APPROX. 160 HOURS PER MONTH ON THIS ACTIVITY; CASE DESIGN, WHOLESALE FIXED LIFE & ANNUITY PRODUCTS. 4) PLP METALS, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 961 FOUR MILE RD, NW GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544; SALE OF PRECIOUS METALS; MANAGING MEMBER; SINCE 11/2013: 4 HOUR PER MONTH. 5) TG LEASING, LLC, SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; MEMBER; SINCE 06/2011; APPROX. 1 HOUR PER MONTH ON THIS ACTIVITY; RECORD KEEPING. 6) SPANISH MAIN INVESTMENTS, LLC; 11381 ALGOMA AVE NE, ROCKFORD, MI 49341; INVESTMENT CLUB WITH NON-CLIENTS; SINCE 03/2012; MEMBER. LLC is not conducting business at this time. 7) Buitenhoff Farms LLC; Rockford, MI; resident agent for LLC; LLC is not conducting business at this time. 8) Watchdog Publishing, LLC; 961 FOUR MILE RD NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544; resident agent for LLC; insurance agent marketing firm; 1 hour per month on this activity. 9) Illuminated Insurance Services LLC; 4981 CASCADE ROAD, SUITE C, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546; INVESTMENT RELATED; Insurance Sales; MANAGING MEMBER AND INSURANCE SALES; SINCE 09/2019; 4 HRS/MO
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 3, 2014 - Present
PERSONAL LEGACY PLANNERS
Office #1: 961 Four Mile Road Nw Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49544-8252RIA
CRD#: 153996
Grand Rapids, MI
Past
August 24, 2017 - November 4, 2020
LUMINIST CAPITAL, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 173396
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
March 25, 2015 - August 18, 2015
LUMINIST CAPITAL, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 173396
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
December 8, 2010 - March 19, 2012
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 30833
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
September 3, 2010 - December 31, 2010
PERSONAL LEGACY PLANNERS
RIA
CRD#: 153996
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
January 27, 2006 - December 1, 2010
USA ADVANCED PLANNERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 131282
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
April 25, 2003 - December 31, 2013
USA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 122082
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
September 15, 2000 - January 25, 2006
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 103857
ADA, MI
Past
March 16, 1999 - August 11, 2000
USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 40875
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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
Michigan(1/3/2014)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
PL
PERSONAL LEGACY PLANNERS
PERSONAL LEGACY PLANNERS | VERITAS SPECIALIZED INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | PLP ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 153996 / SEC#: 801-76962
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/3/2015 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/2014 Approved)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2016 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/24/2021 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
961 Four Mile Road Nw Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49544-8252
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 921-3613
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3
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