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Gary E. Raetz
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CRD#: 737057
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Professional summary
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Gary Edward Raetz, CFP®, who also goes by Gary E Raetz, was a registered financial professional .
Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Gary had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
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Retirement Planning
Investment Planning
Insurance Planning
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Gary E Raetz
Other business activities
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1.) Benchmark Financial Group LLC; investment related; 10975 Benson Drive Suite 500; Overland Park, KS 66210; DBA/Sales of Fixed, Indexed and Life Insurance; Independent Insurance Agent/Owner; 01/01/1987; 70+ hrs/mo; 140 hrs/mo
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1992
Experience
Past
January 29, 2016 - October 30, 2025
CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 152974
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
December 10, 2012 - December 31, 2014
CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 152974
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
December 10, 2012 - October 30, 2025
CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 152974
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
July 12, 2010 - December 10, 2012
SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3538
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
May 21, 2010 - December 10, 2012
SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3538
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
October 10, 1997 - February 26, 2010
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
RIA
CRD#: 615
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
April 16, 1997 - February 26, 2010
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
May 29, 1996 - April 2, 1997
SMITH HAYES FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 17059
LINCOLN, NE
Past
March 3, 1988 - August 12, 1994
G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 173
Past
November 19, 1981 - November 23, 1987
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC
AFFINITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | WESTERN LAKES FINANCIAL | WEATLH WISDOM GROUP | WALLSTREET GROUP ADVISORS, LLC | VOYAGE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | VJH CONCIERGE FINANCIAL PLANNING | UPSTATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THOMAS FINANCIAL | THE NORTHEASTERN GROUP | SECURE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SAWYER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SABATKA FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICE, INC. | RZA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RUNDAHL FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | RSL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | ROBINSON FINANCIAL | RG INVESTMENTS | RETIREMENT DEFENDERS | RASBERRY FINANCIAL SERVICES | QUANTUM ASSET MANAGEMENT | PRAIRIELAND INSURANCE GROUP, LLC | NUTTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NORTH COUNTY FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | NEST BENEFITS | MWI | MUNKER FINANCIAL | MONK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MIKE KLOBERDANZ, CHFC, LUTCF & ASSOCIATES | MIKE AXTON & ASSOCIATES | MG NASH FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC | MANAGING WEALTH & INCOME | LUND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | LLP FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFETIME FINANCIAL PLANNING | LEWIS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | KEYSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT | KAIZEN FINANCIAL GROUP | JUDY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | JOHNSON FINANCIAL | JENKINS & ASSOCIATES | IWM FINANCIAL, INC | INTEGRITY INVESTMENTS, INC | HAYDENROCK FINANCIAL, LLC | HARVEST FINANCIAL GROUP | GULF COAST RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | GREER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | GRAND CANYON PLANNING | FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. | FOOTE FINANCIAL GROUP | FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC | FINANCIAL CHOREOGRAPHY LLC | EVERSON TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES | ETA FINANCIAL SERVICES | EPHAS FINANCIAL | DS DRELICH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DIVERSIFIED ASSET MANAGEMENT | CREATIVEWEALTH KANSAS CITY | CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC | CREATIVE ONE SECURITIES, LLC | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL | COOK FINANCIAL GROUP | CONFIANCE FINANCIAL ADVISORY | COMPASS FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COASTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES | CLIENT ONE SECURITIES, LLC | CLIENT ONE SECURITIES LLC | CLC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | CARTIER FINANCIAL | CARSTENS FINANCIAL GROUP | BENCHMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | BELLUE & ASSOCIATES | BAACKE INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. | ATLANTIC COAST ADVISORY GROUP | ASSOCIATES GROUP OF COMPANIES | AMERICA'S RETIREMENT ADVISORY GROUP | AMBROSE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 152974 / SEC#: 801-78158, 8-68494
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2013 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/12/2013 Terminated)Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/17/2013 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2013 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/26/2013 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC
AFFINITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | WESTERN LAKES FINANCIAL | WEATLH WISDOM GROUP | WALLSTREET GROUP ADVISORS, LLC | VOYAGE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | VJH CONCIERGE FINANCIAL PLANNING | UPSTATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THOMAS FINANCIAL | THE NORTHEASTERN GROUP | SECURE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SAWYER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SABATKA FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICE, INC. | RZA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RUNDAHL FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | RSL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | ROBINSON FINANCIAL | RG INVESTMENTS | RETIREMENT DEFENDERS | RASBERRY FINANCIAL SERVICES | QUANTUM ASSET MANAGEMENT | PRAIRIELAND INSURANCE GROUP, LLC | NUTTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NORTH COUNTY FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | NEST BENEFITS | MWI | MUNKER FINANCIAL | MONK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MIKE KLOBERDANZ, CHFC, LUTCF & ASSOCIATES | MIKE AXTON & ASSOCIATES | MG NASH FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC | MANAGING WEALTH & INCOME | LUND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | LLP FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFETIME FINANCIAL PLANNING | LEWIS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | KEYSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT | KAIZEN FINANCIAL GROUP | JUDY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | JOHNSON FINANCIAL | JENKINS & ASSOCIATES | IWM FINANCIAL, INC | INTEGRITY INVESTMENTS, INC | HAYDENROCK FINANCIAL, LLC | HARVEST FINANCIAL GROUP | GULF COAST RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | GREER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | GRAND CANYON PLANNING | FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. | FOOTE FINANCIAL GROUP | FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC | FINANCIAL CHOREOGRAPHY LLC | EVERSON TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES | ETA FINANCIAL SERVICES | EPHAS FINANCIAL | DS DRELICH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DIVERSIFIED ASSET MANAGEMENT | CREATIVEWEALTH KANSAS CITY | CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC | CREATIVE ONE SECURITIES, LLC | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL | COOK FINANCIAL GROUP | CONFIANCE FINANCIAL ADVISORY | COMPASS FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COASTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT SERVICES | CLIENT ONE SECURITIES, LLC | CLIENT ONE SECURITIES LLC | CLC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | CARTIER FINANCIAL | CARSTENS FINANCIAL GROUP | BENCHMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | BELLUE & ASSOCIATES | BAACKE INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. | ATLANTIC COAST ADVISORY GROUP | ASSOCIATES GROUP OF COMPANIES | AMERICA'S RETIREMENT ADVISORY GROUP | AMBROSE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 152974 / SEC#: 801-78158, 8-68494
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2013 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/12/2013 Terminated)Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/17/2013 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/2013 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/26/2013 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2013 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2013 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
6330 Sprint Parkway, Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66211
Mailing Address
6330 Sprint Parkway, Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone number
(913) 814-6097
Established
Kansas since 12/02/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
199
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 11,317 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,125,054,242 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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