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Gerard T. Ford

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CRD#: 1220297
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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.

Gerard Timothy Ford, who also goes by Gary Timothy Ford, Gary Ford, Gerard T Ford, was a registered financial professional .

Gerard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Gerard had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Gary Timothy Ford | Gary Ford | Gerard T Ford

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

August 18, 2010 - April 4, 2016

NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40258
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

August 17, 2010 - April 4, 2016

NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40258
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

June 14, 2006 - August 17, 2010

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
BROOKFIELD, WI
Past

June 14, 2006 - August 17, 2010

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
BROOKFIELD, WI
Past

April 19, 2005 - June 23, 2006

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
MEQUON, WI
Past

April 22, 1998 - June 23, 2006

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
MEQUON, WI
Past

September 1, 1994 - April 16, 1998

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 260
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 13, 1990 - September 1, 1994

HAMILTON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 821
Past

September 4, 1990 - September 21, 1990

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 3, 1984 - September 4, 1990

BLUNT ELLIS & LOEWI INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7580

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".
NS
NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.
N LAND INSURANCE SERVICES | ORACLE INVESTMENTS, INC. | NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | NORTHLAND SECURITIES | NORTHLAND ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 40258 / SEC#: 801-96329, 8-48994

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City 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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/19/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/7/2003
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


NS
NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.
N LAND INSURANCE SERVICES | ORACLE INVESTMENTS, INC. | NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | NORTHLAND SECURITIES | NORTHLAND ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 40258 / SEC#: 801-96329, 8-48994

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
150 South Fifth Street Suite 3300, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Mailing Address
150 South Fifth Street Suite 3300, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone number
(612) 851-5900
Established
Minnesota since 09/14/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
24

SEC notice filing (20 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

NORTHLAND RESEARCH SERVICES BROCHURE (10/10/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NORTHLAND CAPITAL HOLDINGS, INC.DIRECT OWNER
ALDEN, DUSTIN RICHARDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP6131554
COTA, DAVID EDIRECTOR2866911
HENN, TIFFANY DAWNDIRECTOR5515577
NITZSCHE, RANDY GENECEO, PRESIDENT1558954
SPANIER, TRACI LEECO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2897659
TEIGLAND, MANDY MARIECO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4870219
WADE, STEPHEN CURTISDIRECTOR2416612

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,068
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 359,889,042

Disclosures


Regulatory Event7

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Company Information


NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 40258

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