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Gary L. Stern

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CRD#: 1061888
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Professional summary


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Gary Louis Stern was a registered financial professional .

Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Gary had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52, Series 51, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Patten Woods Condo Association Board of Directors~138 Shore Drive, Long Branch, NJ 07740~Condo Assn Homeowners~N~Board Member -no financial or checkwriting authority~05/2016~3 hrs/mo~0 trading hrs/mo THE STERN FAMILY FUND POSITION: Donor to the fund for charitable donations NATURE: Charitable Fund INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/01/2022 ADDRESS: 100 Leif Blvd, Congers NY 10920, United States DESCRIPTION: This fund is being created as a fund raising and donation vehicle to distribute contributions to various not for profit institutions. AMY AND GARY STERN FAMILY TRUST POSITION: Co-Owner NATURE: Real Estate Development Rental and Leasing INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/15/2023 ADDRESS: 100 Lief Blvd, Congers NY 10920, United States DESCRIPTION: Landlord of rental property. Work with property manager.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 13, 2015 - January 2, 2025

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Congers, NY
Past

January 20, 2012 - January 2, 2025

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

April 27, 2011 - January 4, 2012

GFA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 128568
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 30, 2009 - April 19, 2011

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

July 1, 2005 - January 16, 2009

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
ISELIN, NJ
Past

May 28, 2004 - January 16, 2009

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
ISELIN, NJ
Past

May 28, 2004 - January 16, 2009

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
ISELIN, NJ
Past

December 1, 1998 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
ISELIN, NJ
Past

December 1, 1998 - January 16, 2009

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ISELIN, NJ
Past

November 19, 1987 - February 20, 1998

FLEET BROKERAGE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7313
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 12, 1986 - November 10, 1987

EMANUEL AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7309
Past

March 14, 1984 - April 18, 1986

PHILIPS, APPEL & WALDEN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 659
Past

November 29, 1983 - March 1, 1984

E. G. FRANCES CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7797
Past

July 20, 1983 - November 1, 1983

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

October 22, 1982 - July 18, 1983

M V SECURITIES, INC. INC.

BD
CRD#: 7201

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/23/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Mailing Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Phone number
(973) 802-6000
Established
New Jersey since 09/22/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
387

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC (3/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASOLE MEMBER
FELICIANO, DEXTER MICHAELPRESIDENT5483537
FLORIO, KELLY NICOLEANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER6446272
FONTANO, ANTHONY MICHAELELECTED MANAGER6852155
HYNES, PATRICK LIAMCHAIRMAN, ELECTED MANAGER2748918
PATEL, PARANJCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4235738
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIPCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KARSTENCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2821664

Disclosures


Regulatory Event30
Arbitration13
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
12/22/2023
12/22/2023

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Company Information


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

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