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Rao K. Garuda

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CRD#: 1034044
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Rao Kesava Garuda, who also goes by Gar Garuda, Garuda Kesava Rao, was a registered financial professional .

Rao is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Rao had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Gar Garuda | Garuda Kesava Rao

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 16, 2015 - August 8, 2022

ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 281734
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

August 1, 2011 - December 11, 2014

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127701
INDEPENDENCE, OH
Past

July 29, 2011 - November 16, 2015

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
INDEPENDENCE, OH
Past

August 25, 2003 - February 11, 2011

QA3 FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104957
INDEPENDENCE, OH
Past

August 19, 2003 - February 11, 2011

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14754
INDEPENDENCE, OH
Past

February 27, 2001 - August 19, 2003

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
INDEPENDENCE, OH
Past

August 14, 2000 - August 19, 2003

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

October 17, 1998 - October 6, 2000

PRIM SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 30504
INDEPENDENCE, OH
Past

October 18, 1985 - September 15, 1998

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 19, 1984 - October 8, 1985

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
Past

March 21, 1983 - November 11, 1983

FIRST CLEVELAND INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3928
Past

March 12, 1982 - April 18, 1983

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/12/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AI
ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 281734 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
25550 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 330, Beachwood, OH 44122
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 642-9211
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts149
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 40,735,395

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Company Information


ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 281734

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