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Gregory A. Klein

HAYS FINANCIAL GROUP
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
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CRD#: 4651073
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Professional summary


Gregory Alan Klein is a registered financial advisor currently at HAYS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Gregory has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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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.
1- 08/2023 / Hays Investment Advisors / DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) / Investment Related 2- 11/20/2023 - Hays Financial Group - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Advisor - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 8/10/2023 3- 11/20/2023 - HAYS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Advisor - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 08/10/2023 - 160 Hours Per Month/ 8 Hours During Trading - I provide investment advisory services through HAYS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 8/2023. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4- 10/14/2025- Real Estate Rental- INV Related- At Minneapolis, MN - Start date 08/01/2024- 10 Hours Per Month

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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

March 23, 2022 - Present

HAYS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 901 S. Marquette Avenue Suite 1990, Minneapolis, MN 55402
RIA
CRD#: 306877
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Current

October 9, 2023 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 901 Marquette Ave Ste 1990, Minneapolis, MN 55402
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 21, 2023 - August 21, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

March 20, 2021 - October 26, 2021

GLOBAL RETIREMENT PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 172011
Minneapolis, MN
Past

October 26, 2011 - October 3, 2013

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 22, 2007 - October 25, 2011

ASKAR CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7512
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 2, 2005 - June 12, 2007

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 12, 2003 - November 8, 2004

SLD AMERICA EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36259
WEST CHESTER, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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HAYS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
HAYS FINANCIAL GROUP | HAYS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 306877 / SEC#: 801-118389

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2021 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.
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

IAR
Minnesota
(3/23/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(10/16/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/26/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/16/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/9/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


HF
HAYS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
HAYS FINANCIAL GROUP | HAYS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 306877 / SEC#: 801-118389

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
901 S. Marquette Avenue Suite 1990, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Mailing Address
Phone number
(612) 373-9863
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HFG DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts688
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,092,981,791

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Company Information


HAYS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 306877Minneapolis, MN 55402

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