Zachary A. Bush

W.A. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP

Sheffield Village, OH 44035

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CRD#: 5948217

Professional summary

Zachary Adam Bush, who also goes by Zachary A Bush, Zachary Adam Bush, is a registered financial advisor currently at W.A. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP located in Sheffield Village, Ohio.

Zachary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Zachary has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Zachary A Bush | Zachary Adam Bush

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 31, 2022 - Present

W.A. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 5070 Waterford Drive, Sheffield Village, OH 44035

RIA

CRD#: 146608

Sheffield Village, OH

Past

March 19, 2021 - January 4, 2022

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 79

ALLIANCE, OH

Past

March 19, 2021 - January 4, 2022

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

ALLIANCE, OH

Past

July 15, 2016 - December 31, 2020

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 111514

Canton, OH

Past

July 15, 2016 - January 11, 2021

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7870

CANTON, OH

Past

July 15, 2016 - January 11, 2021

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

CANTON, OH

Past

January 8, 2013 - June 29, 2016

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 129052

WADSWORTH, OH

Past

January 8, 2013 - June 29, 2016

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 129052

WADSWORTH, OH

Past

November 18, 2011 - November 27, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

AKRON, OH

Past

September 12, 2011 - November 27, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

AKRON, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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W.A. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP

8 ADVISOR | W.A. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP | GREAT LAKES RETIREMENT, INC.

CRD#: 146608 / SEC#: 801-110042

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/27/2017 Approved)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2017 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2017 Terminated)

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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

Ohio
(5/31/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/17/2011

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/9/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

W.A. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP

8 ADVISOR | W.A. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP | GREAT LAKES RETIREMENT, INC.

CRD#: 146608 / SEC#: 801-110042

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/27/2017 Approved)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2017 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2017 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

4604 Timber Commons Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870

Mailing Address

Phone number

(419) 626-8600

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GREAT LAKES RETIREMENT FORM ADV 2 BROCHURE JAN 2024 (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	6,582
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 962,640,394

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

W.A. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/17/2011

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/9/2011

Current Firm

W.A. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

W.A. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP

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