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Peter J. Schmitz

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
Plymouth, MN 55441
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CRD#: 4860514
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Professional summary


Peter J Schmitz, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Peter John Schmitz, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY located in Plymouth, Minnesota.

Peter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Peter has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Peter John Schmitz

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.
Business Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hours per month: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment advisory services Business Name: NFP Corporate Services (MN) Investment Related: Yes Address: 9655 Schmidt Lake Rd Plymouth MN 55442 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Investment Advisory services through an independent outside RIA Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Start Date: 1/25/2016 Hours per month: 100%+ (More than 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 91% - 100% (127 - 140 hours) Duties: Assist clients to meet their financial goals

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

May 16, 2016 - Present

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

Office #1: 505 Waterford Park, Highway 169 Suite 1100, Plymouth, MN 55441
RIA
CRD#: 121254
Plymouth, MN
Past

April 21, 2016 - June 9, 2016

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
PLYMOUTH, MN
Past

February 26, 2016 - June 9, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
PLYMOUTH, MN
Past

February 26, 2016 - April 2, 2018

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
PLYMOUTH, MN
Past

February 7, 2014 - April 8, 2016

STILES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 117023
EDINA, MN
Past

January 2, 2014 - January 22, 2016

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
EDINA, MN
Past

November 30, 2011 - November 6, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

November 21, 2011 - November 6, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

February 9, 2010 - March 15, 2010

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
LAKEVILLE, MN
Past

November 18, 2005 - August 13, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".
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WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
401 (K) ADVISORS | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT, LLC | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY | SST BENEFITS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | NFP RETIREMENT INC. | NFP RETIREMENT | FIDUCIARYPATH | FIDUCIARY FIRST, LLC | ACCELERATE RETIREMENT | 403(B) ADVISORS | 401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS INC. | 401 (K) ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 121254 / SEC#: 801-66107

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2006 Terminated)

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
Minnesota
(5/16/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/29/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
401 (K) ADVISORS | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT, LLC | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY | SST BENEFITS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | NFP RETIREMENT INC. | NFP RETIREMENT | FIDUCIARYPATH | FIDUCIARY FIRST, LLC | ACCELERATE RETIREMENT | 403(B) ADVISORS | 401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS INC. | 401 (K) ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 121254 / SEC#: 801-66107

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2006 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 Vantis Suite 400, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 460-9898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
240

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NFP RETIREMENT (11/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,394
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 118,031,461,765

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Company Information


WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

CRD#: 121254Plymouth, MN 55441

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