Adam Schwartz has been Managing Member and CCO of Aljz Consulting since August 2024, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Adam Schwartz holds a B.A. Political Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign.
Aljz Consulting, LLC is a firm with $117M under management, 207 clients and 2 advisers across 2 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Adam L. Schwartz is Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of MGFS Private Wealth, a role he has held since August 2024. He is also registered as an investment adviser representative and registered representative of Osaic Wealth, Inc. Earlier, he was Managing Member and Senior Wealth Advisor at GCD Advisors, LLC from December 2023 to November 2024, and a registered representative and investment adviser representative at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. from December 2019 to January 2024.
Adam Schwartz’s longest registration was 11 years at Assetmark, Inc. (2008–2019). Before joining Aljz Consulting in 2024, Adam Schwartz was registered through GCD Advisors, LLC and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc.
- MGFS Private Wealth, LLCCurrent– present · 1 yearFort Myers, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 332823
- Osaic Wealth, Inc.Also current– present · 2 yearsAdviser representative · Firm CRD 23131
- GCD Advisors, LLC– · under a yearFort Myers, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 121167
- Woodbury Financial Services, Inc.– · 4 yearsOakbrook Terrace, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 421
- Assetmark, Inc.– · 11 yearsVernon Hills, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 109018
- Genworth Financial Asset Management, Inc– · 3 yearsVernon Hills, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105771
- Manulife Financial Securities LLC– · 1 yearChicago, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 5249
Professional designations
Listed by Aljz Consulting
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Adam Schwartz is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in January 2024.
- FloridaSince 19 January 2024
- IllinoisSince 19 January 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 29 December 1993 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 27 September 1993 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 7 August 1992 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 24 June 1992 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Adam Louis Schwartz
- CRD
- 2250262
- Firm
- Aljz Consulting · CRD 332823
- Role
- Managing Member and CCO
- Office
- Fort Myers, FL
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- April 1994
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- mgfsprivatewealth.com
Where does Adam Schwartz work?
Adam Schwartz has been Managing Member and CCO of Aljz Consulting, LLC since August 2024, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Adam Schwartz a financial advisor?
Yes. Adam Schwartz has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida and Illinois, through Aljz Consulting since October 2024.
How many years of experience does Adam Schwartz have?
Adam Schwartz has 32 years in the financial industry, since April 1994, across 7 adviser firms.
What exams has Adam Schwartz passed?
Adam Schwartz has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 65 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in June 1992. FINRA credited Adam Schwartz with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Adam Schwartz work before Aljz Consulting?
Before Aljz Consulting, Adam Schwartz was registered through Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., December 2019 to January 2024; Assetmark, Inc., July 2008 to December 2019; Genworth Financial Asset Management, Inc, May 2005 to July 2008; Manulife Financial Securities LLC, August 2003 to November 2004.
Where is Adam Schwartz based?
Adam Schwartz’s registered office is in Fort Myers, FL.
Is Adam Schwartz registered with FINRA?
Yes. Adam Schwartz has a current broker registration, under CRD 2250262.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
Is Adam Schwartz a CFP?
Aljz Consulting lists Adam Schwartz with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Adam Schwartz’s record?
Search CRD 2250262 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Adam Schwartz’s full registration record.