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Marlis A. Gilbert

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CRD#: 1221354
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Professional summary


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

Marlis Ann Gilbert, CFP®, who also goes by Marlis Ranard Gilbert, was a registered financial professional .

Marlis is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Marlis had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Marlis Ranard Gilbert

Other business activities


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1. MARLIS GILBERT DBA GILBERT & COOK, INC.; IS INVESTMENT RELATED; 5058 Grand Ridge Drive, West DES MOINES, IA 50265; FIXED AND TRADITIONAL INSURANCE; AGENT; BEGAN 1983; APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS/MONTH INCLUDING DURING TRADING HOURS; FIXED AND TRADITIONAL INSURANCE SALES. 2. Gilbert & Cook, Inc. (RIA)-Investment related-5058 Grand Ridge Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50322-Registered Investment Advisory-Chief Compliance Officer-2016-150 hrs/mth-100 during trading hrs-Investment Advisory 3. PKS Financial-Investment related 80 State St, Albany, NY 12207-Insurance Sales-Agent-4/2016-2 hrs/mth-100% during trading hrs-Sale of traditional insurance products. 4) GCC Properties, LLC. Not Investment Related. 5058 Grand Ridge Drive, West Des Moines IA 50265. Building ownership. Member & Manager. Start 07/2018. 2 hours per month during trading. Coordinate maintenance and upkeep as needed.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

April 18, 2016 - March 17, 2023

GILBERT & COOK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283112
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 14, 2016 - December 31, 2022

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
West Des Moines, IA
Past

February 7, 2003 - April 14, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 27, 2000 - February 7, 2003

THE MASTERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108432
DES MOINES , IA
Past

January 20, 2000 - April 14, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 29, 1993 - January 31, 1996

FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5309
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 24, 1989 - February 9, 2000

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

April 24, 1989 - February 9, 2000

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 12, 1988 - April 24, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

December 21, 1983 - May 24, 1988

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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GILBERT & COOK, INC.
GILBERT & COOK, INC.

CRD#: 283112 / SEC#: 801-107546

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/7/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


G&
GILBERT & COOK, INC.
GILBERT & COOK, INC.

CRD#: 283112 / SEC#: 801-107546

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5058 Grand Ridge Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 270-6444
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
33

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (10/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,429
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,361,575,720

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/18/2024
Cover Page
01/17/2024

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Company Information


GILBERT & COOK, INC.

CRD#: 283112

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