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Jacob D. Kinsley

W.A. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP
Sandusky, OH 44870
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CRD#: 6672364
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Professional summary


Jacob D Kinsley, who also goes by Jacob Dale Kinsley, Jacob Kinsley, is a registered financial advisor currently at W.A. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP located in Sandusky, Ohio.

Jacob is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Jacob has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jacob Dale Kinsley | Jacob Kinsley

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

March 24, 2021 - Present

W.A. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 4604 Timber Commons Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
RIA
CRD#: 146608
Sandusky, OH
Past

September 17, 2019 - September 3, 2020

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
SANDUSKY, OH
Past

September 17, 2019 - September 3, 2020

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
SANDUSKY, OH
Past

February 20, 2019 - August 29, 2019

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH
Past

January 3, 2019 - August 29, 2019

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH
Past

February 1, 2017 - January 10, 2019

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
HURON, OH
Past

September 6, 2016 - February 1, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HURON, OH

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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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)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Ohio
(3/24/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/19/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/29/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 3/29/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WS
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
25

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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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 Accounts6,582
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 962,640,394

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Company Information


W.A. SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 146608Sandusky, OH 44870

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