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Gerard Albert Klingman

Gerard A. Klingman

KLINGMAN AND ASSOCIATES | Founder & President
New York, NY 10036
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CRD#: 1196667
Gerard Albert Klingman

Professional summary


Gerard Albert Klingman, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Gerry Klingman, is a registered financial advisor currently at KLINGMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC located in New York, New York.

Gerard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Gerard has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

Biography


Klingman & Associates has a passion to help its clients, their families and its associates reach their life's goals and dreams. As the company's Founder and President, Gerry is widely recognized as a leader in the field of financial planning and investment management. For the past 30+ years, Gerry has provided financial planning and investment advisory services to corporate executives, entrepreneurs, professional athletes and other high-net-worth individuals and their families. In addition to Gerry's recognition by Barron's as one of the Top 100 Independent Advisors each of the past 10 years, Klingman & Associates was named to Barron's first Top 50 Private Wealth Advisory Teams in 2019. Gerry received the 2016 Invest in Others Lifetime Achievement Award for his more than twenty years of service to Best Buddies International.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Trading individual securities
Financial planning
Trust & estate planning
Philanthropic services
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
2M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gerry Klingman

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.
1) Avgk Ventures, LLC. New York, NY. Passive Investment In A New Restaurant. Started: 09/01/2010. 1 Hour Weekly, 0 During Trading Hours. 2) Trustee - New York, NY. Trustee On 2 Accounts. Started 06/10/2011. .5 Hours Weekly, .5 During Trading Hours. 3) Klingman And Associates LLC - New York, NY. 5/2006 To Present. Investment Related. Officer-Ceo.Independent Ria.160 Hrs/Mo:130 Hrs During Trading:Registered Investment Advisor. 4) Klingman Risk Management, LLC. New York, NY. Investment Related. Started:12/2015. Officer/Ceo. Non-Variable Insurance Agent. 1 Hr Per Month During Trading Hrs. 5)JJGM Partners. Investment Related. Started:04/2015. Glenside, Pa. 0 Hrs Per Month. Passive Investor. 6) Klingman Holdings LLC. New York, NY. Owner. Investment Related. Started:07/2014. 0 Hrs Per Month. Holding Company I Formed Through Which I May Own Interests In Other Operating Entities. 7) Name of Business : Mac1 Food and Beverage, LLC/ Summer Day Address: Bedford Corners, NY Nature of the Business: Personal/Private Investment Position/Title: Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 03/10/2017 Hours per month devoted to this business: 2 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0 Description of duties: Passive Investor 8)Name of Business : NA Address: 1133 Ave of the Americas Suite 3110,New York, NY Nature of the Business: Trustee Position/Title: Trustee Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 06/04/2010 Hours per month devoted to this business: 4 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0.5 Description of duties: Investment Management

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1989

Experience


Current

May 2, 2007 - Present

KLINGMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC

Office #1: 120 West 45th Street Suite 3800, New York, NY 10036
RIA
CRD#: 125618
New York, NY
Past

January 6, 2006 - July 10, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 19, 1987 - January 6, 2006

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

October 14, 1986 - January 1, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

October 19, 1983 - October 28, 1986

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 298

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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KLINGMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC
KLINGMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 125618 / SEC#: 801-67783

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2007 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
New York
(6/1/2021)
IAR
Texas
(5/2/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/15/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 10/24/1986
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


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KLINGMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC
KLINGMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 125618 / SEC#: 801-67783

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 West 45th Street Suite 3800, New York, NY 10036
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 867-7647
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KLINGMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,132
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,836,523,207

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/01/2025
Cover Page
01/10/2025
01/23/2024
04/27/2023

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Company Information


KLINGMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LLC

Founder & PresidentCRD#: 125618New York, NY 10036

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