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Donald G. Terns

SPC
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48331
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CRD#: 725597
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Professional summary


Donald Gerard Terns, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SPC located in Farmington Hills, Michigan and SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION located in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Donald has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


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. SALE OF VARIOUS INSURANCE PRODUCTS THROUGH VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES. 2. FIB Director - FIB (Fonda, Island, Briggs Lake) Water Board. Report to the FIB Board which is in charge of the water authority directing the operations / rate setting / upkeep of the system and financial oversight. Start date: 1/1/19, approx. 4 hrs/mo, with 30% during mkt hrs. Not investment related, no access to funds.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 1984

Experience


Current

March 5, 2010 - Present

SPC

Office #1: 37811 W 12 Mile Suite 101, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
RIA
CRD#: 110692
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
Current

April 12, 1999 - Present

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Office #1: 37811 W. 12 Mile Rd Suite 101, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
BD
CRD#: 14303
Farmington Hills, MI
Past

November 10, 1997 - March 19, 1999

APEX CAPITAL, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 40803
HARPER WOODS, MI
Past

July 30, 1990 - November 24, 1997

EAST - WEST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16348
Past

March 10, 1988 - July 23, 1990

HORIZONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 20530
Past

January 4, 1988 - February 18, 1988

SECURITY SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17125
Past

March 12, 1981 - January 12, 1988

PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7667

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".
SP
SPC
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC | SPC | SIGMA PLANNING CORPORATION | SIGMA PLANNING CORP

CRD#: 110692 / SEC#: 801-20404

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/1984 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2002 Cancelled)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Cancelled)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/19/2002 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2002 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2002 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2002 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

RR
California
(10/12/2011)
RR
Colorado
(11/16/2023)
RR
Florida
(4/19/1999)
RR
Georgia
(7/20/2016)
RR
Illinois
(3/26/2009)
RR
Indiana
(3/1/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/21/1999)
RR
Michigan
(4/13/1999)
IAR
Michigan
(3/5/2010)
RR
Minnesota
(6/30/2011)
RR
Ohio
(2/10/2017)
RR
Texas
(7/22/2008)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/20/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/13/1981
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


SP
SPC
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC | SPC | SIGMA PLANNING CORPORATION | SIGMA PLANNING CORP

CRD#: 110692 / SEC#: 801-20404

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/1984 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2002 Cancelled)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Cancelled)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/19/2002 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2002 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2002 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2002 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Mailing Address
Phone number
(734) 663-1611
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
462

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SPC FORM ADV WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts26,544
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,655,661,675

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Company Information


SPC

CRD#: 110692Farmington Hills, MI 48331

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