Marlin F. Schmidt

CREATIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS

South Bend, IN 46614-5565

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CRD#: 414008

Professional summary

Marlin Fred Schmidt was barred by the SEC from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Marlin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1970. Prior to being barred, Marlin has worked at 13 firms, which includes QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT INC., QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION, BTS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC., SPECTRUM INVESTMENT SERVICES INC., SECURITIES AMERICA INC., MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION, NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION, LOWRY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION, ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., PAUL J. BRUCK & ASSOCIATES INC., PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES COMPANY, WALLACE INVESTMENTS INCORPORATED.

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.

INSURANCE AGENT. POSITION: Insurance Agent. NATURE: Fixed insurance products. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/12/2001 ADDRESS: 1850 Ridgewood Circle, South Bend IN 46617-1841 DESCRIPTION: Servicing existing contracts. QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT. POSITION: Investment Advisor Representative. NATURE: Fee based asset management. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 01/12/2001 ADDRESS: 1850 Ridgewood Circle, South Bend IN 46617-1841 DESCRIPTION: Investment advisory services. NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. POSITION: Life insurance agent. NATURE: Sale of life insurance contracts. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 6 START DATE: 08/01/2015 ADDRESS: 1850 Ridgewood Circle, South Bend IN 46617-1841 DESCRIPTION: Sale of life insurance contracts. RAILROAD LEASEHOLDS. POSITION: Lessee. NATURE: The lease of railroad tank cars to agricultural firms for the transport of lards and oils. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/30/2015 ADDRESS: 14080 Palm Drive, Suite 521, Desert Hot Springs CA 92240 DESCRIPTION: No duties. INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND. POSITION: Fitness instructor. NATURE: Teaching jogging and fitness. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/13/2007 ADDRESS: 1700 W Mishiwaka Ave, South Bend IN 46615 DESCRIPTION: Instructor. I donate salary back to the university foundation.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 20, 2018 - Present

CREATIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 914 Lincoln Way West, Suite 212, South Bend, IN 46614-5565

RIA

CRD#: 127878

South Bend, IN

Past

February 9, 2005 - May 17, 2018

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133358

SOUTH BEND, IN

Past

November 6, 2001 - December 31, 2005

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 43100

SOUTH BEND, IN

Past

January 17, 2001 - March 6, 2018

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 43100

SOUTH BEND, IN

Past

November 24, 1998 - February 27, 2003

BTS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 105215

SOUTHBEND, IN

Past

December 20, 1994 - January 16, 2001

SPECTRUM INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 36962

MISHAWAKA, IN

Past

September 6, 1990 - December 22, 1994

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

LAVISTA, NE

Past

March 31, 1989 - September 17, 1990

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

CRD#: 4806

BOSTON, MA

Past

July 2, 1987 - February 10, 1988

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7110

Past

January 19, 1987 - March 31, 1989

LOWRY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7291

NORTH PALM BEACH, FL

Past

January 30, 1973 - September 22, 1982

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5774

Past

September 14, 1972 - July 5, 1974

PAUL J. BRUCK & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 5082

Past

July 7, 1971 - October 21, 1972

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5774

Past

January 15, 1971 - July 21, 1971

PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES COMPANY

CRD#: 6416

Past

September 21, 1970 - June 8, 1971

WALLACE INVESTMENTS, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 869

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

Indiana
(8/20/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/14/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 3/6/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 1

Date: 4/19/1962

Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm

CREATIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 127878 / SEC#:

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2003 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

5652 Yellow Wood Drive, South Bend, IN 46614-5565

Mailing Address

Phone number

(574) 232-8000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	124
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 29,032,533

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Marlin F. Schmidt

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Marlin Fred Schmidt's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BTS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

SPECTRUM INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

LOWRY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

PAUL J. BRUCK & ASSOCIATES, INC.

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES COMPANY

WALLACE INVESTMENTS, INCORPORATED

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 2/14/1991

SIE

Date: 3/6/2018

Series 1

Date: 4/19/1962

Current Firm

CREATIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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