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Lawrence J. Ganim

GANIM PRIVATE WEALTH
SHELTON, CT 06484
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CRD#: 1088738
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Lawrence John GanimGANIM PRIVATE WEALTH

Professional summary


Lawrence John Ganim, who also goes by Larry Ganim, is a registered financial advisor currently at GANIM PRIVATE WEALTH located in Shelton, Connecticut and KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Shelton, Connecticut.

Lawrence is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Lawrence has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

Aliases


Larry Ganim

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.
Name: Coastline Holdings Group,LLC Investment Related: No Address: 2 Enterprise Drive Suite 305 Shelton CT 06484 Nat of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Holding company Title: 1099 Employee Start Date: 12/28/2020 Hrs/mth: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hrs) Hrs/mth during trading hours: 31% - 40% (43 - 56 hours) Duties: Sales Name: Ganim Insurance Consultants, Inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 2 Enterprise Drive, Suite 305 Shelton CT 06484 Nat of Business: Insurance Title: President Start Date: 1/1/2019 Hrs/mth: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hrs) Hrs/mth during trading hrs: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hrs) Duties: Sales and Management Name: Ganim Financial, Inc dba Ganim Financial Investment Related: No Address: 2429 North Avenue Bridgeport CT 06604 Nat of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Holding Company all activities take place within the underlying companies and all common bills and payroll will be through Ganim Management, Inc. Title: President/CEO and sole owner Start Date: 1/1/2019 Hrs/mth: 31% - 40% (49 - 64 hrs) Hrs/mth during trading hrs: 11% - 20% (15 - 28 hrs) Duties: overall management of the business and underlying businesses Name: Ganim Financial Investment Related: No Address: 2429 North Avenue Bridgeport CT 06604 Nat of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Consulting; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Title: President/CEO and sole shareholder Start Date: 8/17/2015 Hrs/mth: 51% - 60% (81 - 96 hours) Hrs/mth during trading hours: 31% - 40% (43 - 56 hrs) Duties: Sales and management Name: Lawrence Ganim Investment Related: No Address: 45 Ironwood Road Trumbull CT 06611 Nat of Business: will promote the book online and with business owners Title: author Start Date: 9/12/2017 Hrs/mth: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hrs) Hrs/mth during trading hrs: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hrs) Duties: none Name: GFS Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 2429 North Ave Bridgeport CT 06604 Nat of Business: Investment Advisory services through an independent outside RIA Title: President Start Date: 12/1/2016 Hrs/mth: 51% - 60% (81 - 96 hrs) Hrs/mth during trading hours: 41% - 50% (57 - 70 hrs) Duties: Management and investment advice and financial planning Name: Ganim Brothers Realty, LLC Investment Related: No Address: 2429 North Avenue Bridgeport CT 06604 Nature of Business: Real Estate Title: Owner Start Date: 1/1/1991 Hrs/mth: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hrs/mth during trading hrs: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hrs) Duties: Manage the properties GANIM ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Created to recieve 1099 income distributions INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HRS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 12/20/2021 ADDRESS: 6469 Pembroke Way, Naples FL 34113, United States DESCRIPTION: Sole member, tax reporting etc. Name: RIDGEBACK GROUP, LLC POSI: Member NOB: Insurance INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 10/23/2023 ADDRESS: 1 Raymond Rd Ste 231, West Hartford CT 06107 DESC: Will utilize back office services in the sale and servicing of life insurance and related products. This is similar to my association with Lion Street. Name: GANIM WEALTH POSITION: President/CEO/Ameritas NATURE: Consulting INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 01/01/2026 ADDRESS: 100 Beard Sawmill Road, Suite 565, Shelton CT 06484, United States DESCRIPTION: Consulting, Counsel, client interactions, generating business for my son, part of Ganim Financials overall business succession planning.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 3, 2017 - Present

GANIM PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: 2 Enterprise Drive Suite 305, Shelton, CT 06484
RIA
CRD#: 285679
SHELTON, CT
Current

May 1, 2023 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 100 Beard Sawmill Road 3rd Floor, Shelton, CT 06484
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Shelton, CT
Current

July 10, 2000 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 100 Beard Sawmill Road Suite 565, Shelton, CT 06484
BD
CRD#: 42046
Shelton, CT
Past

April 18, 2016 - July 13, 2017

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
BRIDGEPORT, CT
Past

September 13, 2000 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
Shelton, CT
Past

January 6, 1999 - July 7, 2000

POLARIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14521
CONCORD, NH
Past

May 4, 1989 - January 22, 1999

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 20, 1988 - January 1, 1989

J. T. MORAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15655
Past

November 22, 1985 - May 20, 1988

BUTTONWOOD SECURITIES CORPORATION OF MASSACHUSETTS

BD
CRD#: 7303
Past

February 4, 1983 - July 15, 1985

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685

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".
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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Connecticut
(7/10/2000)
IAR
Connecticut
(2/3/2017)
RR
Florida
(7/10/2000)
IAR
Florida
(3/27/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(8/6/2013)
RR
Maine
(8/10/2010)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/10/2000)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/1/2015)
RR
New Jersey
(7/10/2000)
RR
New York
(7/10/2000)
RR
North Carolina
(1/22/2013)
RR
Ohio
(12/4/2006)
RR
South Carolina
(4/13/2012)
RR
Texas
(2/12/2001)
IAR
Texas
(1/29/2018)
IAR
Texas
(5/1/2023)
RR
Vermont
(4/6/2015)
RR
Virginia
(3/11/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/8/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,299

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (11/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025
Cover Page
12/23/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Shelton, CT 06484

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