Zachery W. Smith

GREAT LAKES RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS

Saginaw, MI 48603

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CRD#: 7311766

Professional summary

Zachery Wawrzyniak Smith, who also goes by Zachery W Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at GREAT LAKES RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. located in Saginaw, Michigan.

Zachery is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Zachery has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Zachery W Smith

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.

NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: PREMIER FINANCIAL GROUP; WHETHER THE BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT-RELATED: NO; THE ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: 5090 STATE ST, SAGINAW, MI 48603 SUITE D101; THE NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: IT'S A DBA AS INDEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCERS; YOUR POSITION, TITLE, OR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OTHER BUSINESS: LIFE INSURANCE AGENT; THE START DATE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP: MAY 3,2022; THE APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/ MONTHS YOU DEVOTE TO THE OTHER BUSINESS: 80-120; THE NUMBER OF HOURS YOU DEVOTE TO THE OTHER BUSINESS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80-120; AND BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR DUTIES RELATING TO THE OTHER BUSINESS: I MEET WITH CLIENTS ABOUT THEIR INSURANCE NEEDS AND HELP THEM DECIDE WHAT IS THE BEST COVERAGE.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 11, 2023 - Present

GREAT LAKES RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 2135 N. Center Road Suite 1, Saginaw, MI 48603

RIA

CRD#: 167046

Saginaw, MI

Past

December 5, 2022 - March 23, 2023

RICHMARK PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 290854

FRANKENMUTH, MI

Past

September 2, 2021 - May 9, 2022

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

MT PLEASANT, MI

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

Michigan
(4/11/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/5/2022

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/24/2021

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 9/2/2021

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 2/12/2021

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

GREAT LAKES RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.

GREAT LAKES RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | WISDOM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 167046 / SEC#:

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/7/2013 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2023 Conditional Restricted)

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Contact information

Main Address

2135 N. Center Road Suite 1, Saginaw, MI 48603

Mailing Address

Phone number

(989) 401-2949

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	250
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 39,466,000

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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

GREAT LAKES RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RICHMARK PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/5/2022

Series 63

Date: 9/24/2021

Series 6TO

Date: 9/2/2021

SIE

Date: 2/12/2021

Current Firm

GREAT LAKES RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.

Contact information

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

GREAT LAKES RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.

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