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James D. Wink

SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
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CRD#: 4840965
JW

Professional summary


James David 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.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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) SUMMIT FINANCIAL CONSULTING, LLC DBA SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST; INVESTMENT RELATED; 43409 SCHOENHERR RD, STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48313; INSURANCE; INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE & AGENT; DECEMBER 2010; 80 HRS/MO; 5 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS; PORTFOLIO MGMT, INVESTMENT ADVISORY PRODUCTS SALES AND SERVICES AND INSURANCE SALES. 2) JAMES D WINK INC; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; 43409 SCHOENHERR RD, STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48313; LLC SET UP FOR TAX PURPOSES; MANAGING MEMBER; JULY 2009; 1 HR/MO; 1 HR/MO DURING TRADING; REPORT TAX INFORMATION TO CPA. 3)OUTSIDE ACTIVITY FOR RIA - GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 43409 SCHOENHERR ROAD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313; BROKER DEALER; REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE; APRIL 2014; APPROXIMATELY 20% 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 12/2023; 5 HRS/MO; 5 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS; TAX PLANNING AND TAX RETURN PREPARATION. 5) ANCHOR BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - KAARTO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FUND SCHOLARSHIPS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 11827 SHETLAND CT, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313; FUND SCHOLARSHIPS; PRESIDENT; START 09/2018; 1 HRS/MO; 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS; PROCESS AND EVALUATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS. 6) SUMMIT INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 43409 SCHOENHERR RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313; HEALTH INSURANCE; MANAGING MEMBER; START 09/2018; 1 HRS/MO; 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS; HEALTH INSURANCE QUOTES AND SALES. (7) JAMES WINK, SOLE PROPRIETOR; INVESTMENT RELATED; STERLING HEIGHTS, MI; 07/2004; INSURANCE SALES; INSURANCE AGENT; 5/ HRS MO; 5/HRS MO

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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
BD
CRD#: 127701
Sterling Heights, MI
Past

April 16, 2010 - April 30, 2014

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
CLINTON TWP, MI
Past

April 4, 2006 - April 30, 2014

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI

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

IAR
Michigan
(12/1/2010)
RR
Michigan
(4/30/2014)
RR
Ohio
(10/27/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/25/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law 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)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV2A/2B - SEC (3/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,539
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 122,131,914

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Company Information


SUMMIT FINANCIAL WORKING WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST

CRD#: 126570Sterling Heights, MI 48313

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