Kenneth R. Wink

SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST

Sterling Heights, MI 48313

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CRD#: 4558654

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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 1, 2010 - Present

SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST

Office #1: 43409 Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

RIA

CRD#: 126570

Sterling Heights, MI

Current

April 30, 2014 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 43409 Schoenherr Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

RIA

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

CRD#: 14303

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI

Past

March 10, 2004 - December 7, 2004

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 14754

OMAHA, NE

Past

July 15, 2002 - March 9, 2004

FREEDOM FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 45850

OMAHA, NE

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

Arizona
(2/10/2025)

Florida
(3/12/2025)

Georgia
(2/21/2025)

IAR

Michigan
(12/1/2010)

Michigan
(4/30/2014)

Minnesota
(1/15/2019)

New Jersey
(5/2/2022)

New Mexico
(7/10/2025)

South Carolina
(7/11/2025)

Tennessee
(4/30/2014)

IAR

Texas
(3/10/2022)

Washington
(1/20/2015)

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 65

Date: 10/22/2002

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/15/2002

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/8/2005

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/12/2002

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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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

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV2A - SEC (2/19/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,850
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 172,817,556

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Kenneth R. Wink

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

SPC

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

FREEDOM FINANCIAL, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/22/2002

Series 63

Date: 8/15/2002

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/8/2005

Series 6

Date: 7/12/2002

FINRA

Current Firm

SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST

Contact information

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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