# Great Lakes Retirement Planning, LLC

> Great Lakes Retirement Planning, LLC is a state-registered investment advisory firm in Cleveland, OH, registered since 2017, reporting under $25 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 10, 2026.

- CRD: 290434
- Filed as: GREAT LAKES RETIREMENT PLANNING, LLC
- Registration: State-registered investment adviser (status as filed: APPROVED)
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: July 10, 2026
- Public record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/290434
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/great-lakes-retirement-planning-llc-cleveland-oh-290434

## Quick answers

**How is Great Lakes Retirement Planning, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Great Lakes Retirement Planning, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**Where is Great Lakes Retirement Planning, LLC located?**
Great Lakes Retirement Planning, LLC's principal office is in Cleveland, OH, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Great Lakes Retirement Planning, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Great Lakes Retirement Planning, LLC is a state-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2017. Status as filed: APPROVED. CRD 290434.

**How much does Great Lakes Retirement Planning, LLC manage?**
Great Lakes Retirement Planning, LLC reports $5,289,000 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 10, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**What types of clients does Great Lakes Retirement Planning, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (66).

**Does Great Lakes Retirement Planning, LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports 1 disclosure item on Form ADV Item 11: yes answers to 11.G (pending regulatory proceeding). Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates, and one event can produce several yes answers. The detail of any item is on the firm's public record on IAPD: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/290434

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $5,289,000
- Discretionary: $5,289,000
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 66 | $5,289,000 |
| High net worth individuals | 0 | Not reported |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | Not reported |
| Investment companies | 0 | Not reported |
| Business development companies | 0 | Not reported |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | Not reported |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 0 | Not reported |
| Charitable organizations | 0 | Not reported |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | Not reported |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | Not reported |
| Insurance companies | 0 | Not reported |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | Not reported |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | Not reported |
| Other | 0 | Not reported |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)
- Educational seminars/workshops

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2017 (8 years)
- Employees: 2 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: NH, OH
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports 1 disclosure item on Form ADV Item 11.

### Item 11 questions answered yes
- 11.G: Is the firm or an advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a yes answer to any part of 11.C, 11.D, or 11.E?

Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates: its current employees other than clerical staff, its officers, partners, and directors, and anyone who controls the firm or is controlled by it. One event can produce yes answers to several questions. SEC-registered advisers and exempt reporting advisers may leave out events more than ten years old, and may answer 11.A(2) and 11.B(2) for pending charges only. The detail of each yes answer is on the firm's public record on IAPD: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/290434

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- greatlakes-retirement.com
- Facebook @GREATLAKES-RETIREMENT-PLANNING-406433579717543
- LinkedIn @cle-retirement-planning
- X @GLRETIREMENT

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Great Lakes Retirement Planning, LLC (CRD 290434): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.