KW
Kenneth R. Wink
SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
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CRD#: 4558654
KW
Professional summary
Kenneth Robert Wink, who also goes by Ken Wink, is a registered financial advisor currently at SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST located in Sterling Heights, Michigan and GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Kenneth has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ken Wink
Other business activities
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(1) SUMMIT FINANCIAL CONSULTING, LLC DBA SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST; INVT REL; 43409 SCHOENHERR RD, STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48313; RIAAND INSURANCE; INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER; START 12/2010; 80 HRS/MO; 80 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS; PORTFOLIOMANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT AND INSURANCE. (2) KWINK, INC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 43409 SCHOENHERR RD, STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48313; LLC SET UP FORTAX PURPOSES; MANAGING MEMBER; START 07/2009; 1 HR/MO; 0/HR/MO DURING TRADING; REPORT TAX INFORMATION TO CPA. (3) OUTSIDE ACTIVITY FOR RIA - GRADIENTSECURITIES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 43409 SCHOENHERR ROAD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313; BROKER DEALER; REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE; APRIL 2014; APPROXIMATELY20% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY. (4)SUMMIT TAX SERVICES, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 43409 SCHOENHERR ROAD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313; TAX SERVICES;ASSOCIATE; START 01/2017; 5 HRS/MO; 5 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS; TAX PLANNING, TAX RETURN PREPARATION AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. (5) SUMMIT HEALTHSERVICES, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 43409 SCHOENHERR ROAD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313; HEALTH INSURANCE; AGENT; START 9/2018; 1 HRS/MO; 0 HRS/MO DURINGTRADING HOURS; HEALTH INSURANCE QUOTES/SALES. (6) KENNETH WINK, SOLE PROPRIETOR; INVESTMENT RELATED; STERLING HEIGHTS, MI; INSURANCE SALES; INSURANCEAGENT; 05/2001; 5/ HRS MO; 5/ HRS MO
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 1, 2010 - Present
SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST
Office #1: 43409 Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313RIA
CRD#: 126570
Sterling Heights, MI
Current
April 30, 2014 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 43409 Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Sterling Heights, MI
Past
July 27, 2005 - April 30, 2014
SPC
RIA
CRD#: 110692
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI
Past
December 7, 2004 - April 30, 2014
SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 14303
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI
Past
March 10, 2004 - December 7, 2004
QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 14754
OMAHA, NE
Past
July 15, 2002 - March 9, 2004
FREEDOM FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 45850
OMAHA, NE
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".
SF
SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST
SUMMIT FINANCIAL CONSULTING | SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST | SUMMIT FINANCIAL CONSULTING LLC
CRD#: 126570 / SEC#: 801-123641
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2022 Approved)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2022 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2022 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.RR
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
RR
Arizona(2/10/2025)
RR
Florida(3/12/2025)
RR
Georgia(2/21/2025)
IAR
Michigan(12/1/2010)
RR
Michigan(4/30/2014)
RR
Minnesota(1/15/2019)
RR
New Jersey(5/2/2022)
RR
New Mexico(7/10/2025)
RR
South Carolina(7/11/2025)
RR
Tennessee(4/30/2014)
IAR
Texas(3/10/2022)
RR
Washington(1/20/2015)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SF
SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST
SUMMIT FINANCIAL CONSULTING | SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST | SUMMIT FINANCIAL CONSULTING LLC
CRD#: 126570 / SEC#: 801-123641
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2022 Approved)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2022 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2022 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
43409 Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Mailing Address
Phone number
(586) 226-2100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6
SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,539 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 122,131,914 |
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