Derek Ghia has been an investment adviser representative at Lifeworks Advisors since January 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Lifeworks Advisors, LLC is a Grand Rapids, MI firm with $967M under management, 1,814 clients and 40 advisers across 37 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.
Derek Ghia’s longest registration was 7 years at Morningstar Investment Services LLC (2010–2018). Before joining Lifeworks Advisors in 2024, Derek Ghia was registered through Greensview Wealth Management and United Advisors Services, LLC.
- Lifeworks Advisors, LLCCurrent– present · 2 yearsFranklin, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 288255
- Greensview Wealth Management– · 5 yearsFranklin, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 297321
- United Advisors Services, LLC– · under a yearChicago, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 150080
- Morningstar Investment Services LLC– · 7 yearsChicago, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 112525
Investment adviser representative registrations
Derek Ghia is registered as an investment adviser representative in Tennessee, since January 2024.
- TennesseeSince 9 January 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 28 July 2009 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 10 December 2008 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 7 October 2008 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Derek A Ghia
- CRD
- 5413223
- Firm
- Lifeworks Advisors · CRD 288255
- Office
- Franklin, TN
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- February 2009
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Derek Ghia work?
Derek Ghia is an investment adviser representative registered through Lifeworks Advisors, LLC since January 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Derek Ghia a financial advisor?
Yes. Derek Ghia has a current investment-adviser registration in Tennessee, through Lifeworks Advisors since January 2024.
How many years of experience does Derek Ghia have?
Derek Ghia has 17 years in the financial industry, since February 2009, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Derek Ghia passed?
Derek Ghia has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 66 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in October 2008. FINRA credited Derek Ghia with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Derek Ghia work before Lifeworks Advisors?
Before Lifeworks Advisors, Derek Ghia was registered through United Advisors Services, LLC, March 2018 to September 2018; Morningstar Investment Services LLC, August 2010 to March 2018.
Where is Derek Ghia based?
Derek Ghia’s registered office is in Franklin, TN.
Is Derek Ghia registered with FINRA?
No. Derek Ghia has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Derek Ghia’s record?
Search CRD 5413223 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Derek Ghia’s full registration record.
