Great Lakes Retirement, Inc.
Great Lakes Retirement, Inc., operating under the DBA W.A. Smith Financial Group, is an SEC-Registered Investment Advisory firm headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Founded in 2008, the firm focuses on providing personalized retirement planning and financial advisory services. It serves individuals, families, and institutions seeking comprehensive investment management primarily in the Midwest. The company manages nearly $800 million in assets and is known for its client-centric retirement solutions.
Investment Strategy
Great Lakes Retirement, Inc. (W.A. Smith Financial Group) uses a diversified, client-focused investment strategy centered on retirement income planning. The firm emphasizes portfolio diversification with a mix of equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investments tailored to clients’ retirement goals. The strategy involves regular rebalancing, risk management, and objective advice designed to preserve capital and optimize returns, with a focus on tax efficiency and longevity of income.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (194)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S SPAB | SPDR SERIES TRUST | 6.50% | $54.9M | 2,144,071 | $25.76 | $25.60 | +$1.3M |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 5.76% | $48.6M | 307,699 | $16.66 | $157.99 | +$15.2M |
G GSEW | GOLDMAN SACHS ETF TR | 3.92% | $33.1M | 405,426 | $63.47 | $81.54 | +$9.1M |
V VCIT | VANGUARD SCOTTSDALE FDS | 3.54% | $29.9M | 359,995 | $83.28 | $82.92 | +$14.8M |
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 3.15% | $26.6M | 53,550 | $323.97 | $497.41 | +$10.7M |