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Derek A Ghia

Derek A Ghia

CFP®, CIMA®
LIFEWORKS ADVISORS
FRANKLIN, TN
·CRD# 5413223·18 years experience

Professional Summary

Derek A Ghia, CFP®, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC located in Franklin, Tennessee. Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Derek has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Disclosures on record.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2012
CIMA®
Certified Investment Management Analyst

Years of Experience

18 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 288255
RIA
Franklin, TN
January 9, 2024 - Present
GREENSVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT·CRD# 297321
RIA
Franklin, TN
January 4, 2024 - January 15, 2024
GREENSVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT·CRD# 297321
RIA
Franklin, TN
August 8, 2018 - December 31, 2023
UNITED ADVISORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 150080
RIA
Chicago, IL
March 16, 2018 - September 12, 2018
FSIC·CRD# 37813
BD
Chicago, IL
March 16, 2018 - September 12, 2018
MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 112525
RIA
Chicago, IL
August 12, 2010 - March 9, 2018
MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 112525
BD
Chicago, IL
August 12, 2010 - March 9, 2018
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
Northbrook, IL
October 8, 2008 - April 8, 2010

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Current Firm

LA
LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC

ARDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THRIVEALIKE | NORTH CORNER WEALTH | LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC | LEVEL 5 FINANCIAL, LLC | FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. | EPIC INCOME ADVISORS | CADILLAC WEALTH ADVISORS | BRIGHT ADVISERS | BREAKOUT PRIVATE WEALTH LLC | BREAKOUT PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 288255 / SEC#: 801-119648
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/2020 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (10/15/2020 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (10/20/2020 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (11/12/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (10/15/2020 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (10/15/2020 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).

Contact Information

Main Address

4095 Park East Ct. Ste. C, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Phone Number

(616) 200-6512

# of Employees

48

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 29 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LIFEWORKS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE, BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS, AND PRIVACY POLICY (6/17/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

4,836

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$966,701,542

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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.

Derek Ghia Insurance Producer Yes:Investement related, 501 Corporate Centre Dr. Suite 315 Franklin, TN 37067, 2001 N Clybourn Suite 302 Chicago, IL 60614 Began: July 2018;10 hrs/month; 10 hrs during trading hours. Fixed insurance consultation and sales.

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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".
LA
LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC

ARDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THRIVEALIKE | NORTH CORNER WEALTH | LIFEWORKS ADVISORS, LLC | LEVEL 5 FINANCIAL, LLC | FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. | EPIC INCOME ADVISORS | CADILLAC WEALTH ADVISORS | BRIGHT ADVISERS | BREAKOUT PRIVATE WEALTH LLC | BREAKOUT PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 288255 / SEC#: 801-119648
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/2020 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (10/15/2020 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (10/20/2020 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (11/12/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (10/15/2020 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (10/15/2020 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.
IAR
Tennessee
(1/9/2024)

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.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2008About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Sep 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2009About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2008About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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