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Michael G. Wassmann

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS
ERIE, PA 16506
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CRD#: 5621134
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Professional summary


Michael Gustave Wassmann is a registered financial advisor currently at HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS located in Erie, Pennsylvania and PARK SHORE PARTNERS LLC located in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14, Series 53 and Series 24 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) HBK SORCE ADVISORY DBA HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS, 9/23/2011; CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AT REGISTERED LOCATION; WORK DONE DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS 2) WASSMANN CONSULTING. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 404 Cherokee Drive Erie, PA 16505. LEGAL CONSULTING. ATTORNEY. 12/21/2012. 0 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; NON-SECURITIES RELATED CONSULTING BUSINESS SETUPS AND CONTRACTS. USING LEGAL EXPERTISE TO AIDE OTHERS IN CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION AND BUSINESS SET UP. 3) HBK SORCE INSURANCE LLC, 6603 SUMMIT DR, CANFIELD, OH 44406; AGENT.05/2013. PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY; OVERSEE THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OF HBKS. 4) PARK SHORE PARTNERS LLC, AT REGISTERED LOCATION; AFFILIATED RIA OF WHICH HE SERVES AS CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER. 05/2011. 5 HRS/MO. 5)HBK SORCE BROKERAGE LLC, WORKING OUT OF 6603 SUMMIT DR, CANFIELD, OH 44406; CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER. 05/2011, 5 HRS./MO. 6) UP STRATEGIC WEALTH INVESTMENTS ADVISORS LLC DBA STEEL TOWER INVESTMENTS; INVESTMENT RELATED; AT REGISTERED LOCATION/THREE GATEWAY CENTER SUITE 2500 PITTSBURGH, PA 15222; EMPLOYEE OF HBKS CONDUCTING TRADING/ASSET ALLOCATION FOR AFFILIATED RIA VIA CONSULTING/SUB-ADVISER AGREEMENT; 8/2017; 10 HOURS/MONTH; 10 HOURS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES HOURS; AS AN EMPLOYEE OF HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS, PROVIDE UPSWIA/STI ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES PURSUANT TO CONSULTING AND SUB ADVISER AGREEMENTS BETWEEN HBKS AND UPSWIA/STI. THOSE DUTIES INCLUDE PROVIDING TRADING AND ASSET ALLOCATION SERVICES FOR STI CLIENT ACCOUNTS VIA INSTRUCTIONS TO SCHWAB. 7) PINION WEALTH MANAGEMENT DBA PINION WEALTH; INVESTMENT RELATED; 1605 NORTH WATERFRONT PARKWAY SUITE 200 WICHITA, KS 67206; RIA; AUTHORIZED PERSON; 03/2018; 0 HOURS/MONTH; 0 HOURS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES HOURS; PROVIDE BACK OFFICE SERVICES TO PINION WEALTH. 8) Elite Life Management, LLC. Investment Related. At Registered Location. CCO. 8/1/2022. 5 Hrs/Mo; All During Trading Hours. Act as CCO for Elite Life. Responsible for Overall Compliance with Federal and State Securities Laws and Regulations.

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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

September 22, 2011 - Present

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 2725 Colonial Ave, Erie, PA 16506
RIA
CRD#: 112139
ERIE, PA
Current

January 4, 2016 - Present

PARK SHORE PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 2725 Colonial Ave, Erie, PA 16506
RIA
CRD#: 145265
ERIE, PA
Current

May 24, 2011 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 8010 Summerlin Lake Drive Suite 200, Ft. Myers, FL 33907Office #2: 3838 Tamiami Trail North Suite 201, Naples, FL 34103Office #3: 200 Pinewood Lane Suite 204, Warrendale, PA 15086Office #4: 1000 Se Monterey Commons Blvd Suite 101, Stuart, FL 34996Office #5: 2725 Colonial Ave, Erie, PA 16506Office #6: 6603 Summit Dr., Canfield, OH 44406
BD
CRD#: 35747
Ft. Myers, FL
Current

September 23, 2011 - Present

HBK SORCE BROKERAGE LLC

Office #1: 2725 Colonial Avenue, Erie, PA 16506
BD
CRD#: 107690
Erie, PA
Past

February 19, 2009 - April 26, 2011

INVESCOR WHOLESALE BD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 139828
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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HW
HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS
HBK ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | PRESQUE ISLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEVEL 3 | HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS | HBK SORCE FINANCIAL LLC | HBK SORCE ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 112139 / SEC#: 801-60424

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2001 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2000 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2001 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2017 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
Florida
(1/4/2016)
RR
Ohio
(9/26/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/22/2011)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/22/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/20/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


HW
HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS
HBK ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | PRESQUE ISLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEVEL 3 | HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS | HBK SORCE FINANCIAL LLC | HBK SORCE ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 112139 / SEC#: 801-60424

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2001 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2000 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2001 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2725 Colonial Ave, Erie, PA 16506
Mailing Address
Phone number
(814) 836-5776
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
109

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS ADV 2A 11-12-25 (11/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts21,190
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,661,939,874

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/25/2024
Cover Page
07/28/2023

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Company Information


HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 112139Erie, PA 16506

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