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Samuel T. Venema

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
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CRD#: 8011990
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Samuel Thomas VenemaBANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES

Professional summary


Samuel Thomas Venema, who also goes by Samuel Venema, is a registered financial advisor currently at BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC. located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Samuel has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Aliases


Samuel Venema

Other business activities


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BLC POSITION: Agent NATURE: Life and health insurance sales specifically as it relates to Bankers Life products Building and maintaining a book of business Building client relationships Servicing active client policies Selling life and health insurance products INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 07/19/2023 ADDRESS: 2026 Independence Dr, Ste C, Mt Pleasant MI 48858, United States DESCRIPTION: I am a 1099 agent for Bankers Life and Casualty Company (BLC). As a BLC agent, I am also appointed with KFA through BLC which allows agents to write business for Medicare Supplement, Annuity and Equity Indexed annuity insurance products, life insurance, health and LTC. GRUNST BROTHERS PARTY STORE POSITION: Cashier NATURE: This is a liquor store. I will be stocking and running a cash register on the weekends and once in a while throughout the week. I may also be asked to help with inventory counting from time to time. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/02/2025 ADDRESS: 624 N State Street, Big Rapids MI 49307, United States DESCRIPTION: I will only be working the front counter at the store as a cashier and stocker. BAKER'S MANAGEMENT SERVICE POSITION: Tax Preparer NATURE: The company helps with tax preparation and tax strategy for individuals as well as small businesses. They service the area of Big Rapids and some of the surrounding communities. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 16 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 16 START DATE: 05/07/2026 ADDRESS: 119 W grand Traverse St, Big Rapids MI 49307, United States DESCRIPTION: I will be helping with monthly/quarterly financial statements and balance sheets for S-corps, as well as regular 1040 tax return forms. I'm expected to be there about 4 hours each week for most of the year, and then for 15 hours during tax season.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

March 31, 2025 - Present

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 304 E. Broadway Suite A, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
RIA
CRD#: 281285
Mount Pleasant, MI
Current

January 13, 2025 - Present

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 304 E. Broadway Suite A, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
BD
CRD#: 173962
Mount Pleasant, MI

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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BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)

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.

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RR
Michigan
(3/31/2025)
IAR
Michigan
(3/31/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/22/2025
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/13/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
303 E. Wacker Drive Ste 500, Chicago, IL 60601
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-9083
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
384

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLAS PORTFOLIOS WRAP FEE BROCHURE AS OF 021226 (2/12/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,938
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,943,847,697

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Company Information


BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

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