JG
Johnfitzgerald K. Garde
GMS GROUP
Houston, TX 77056
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CRD#: 1244993
JG
Professional summary
Johnfitzgerald Kennedy Garde, who also goes by John Fitzgerald Kennedy Garde, John Kennedy Garde, Ken Garde, Kg Garde, is a registered financial professional currently at GMS GROUP located in Houston, Texas.
Johnfitzgerald is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Johnfitzgerald has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 52 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Garde | John Kennedy Garde | Ken Garde | Kg Garde
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 26, 2002 - Present
GMS GROUP
Office #1: 5075 Westheimer - Suite 1175, Houston, TX 77056RIA
BD
CRD#: 8000
Houston, TX
Past
January 1, 2001 - August 29, 2002
MILLER JOHNSON STEICHEN KINNARD, INC.
BD
CRD#: 694
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
January 3, 1997 - January 1, 2001
MJK CLEARING, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8678
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
January 3, 1992 - January 3, 1997
JM DISSOLUTION, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6980
ST. PAUL, MN
Past
July 25, 1987 - January 7, 1992
WESTCAP GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19645
Past
January 7, 1987 - January 7, 1992
WESTCAP SECURITIES, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 7301
HOUSTON, TX
Past
July 10, 1984 - January 15, 1987
JHM, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7113
Past
March 27, 1984 - May 17, 1984
PARK, RYAN, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7154
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".
GMS GROUP
GMS GROUP | THE GMS GROUP, LLC | THE GMS GROUP, L.L.C. | THE G.M.S. GROUP, L.L.C. | THE G.M.S. GROUP, INC. | MOORE & SCHLEY MUNICIPALS, INC.
CRD#: 8000 / SEC#: 801-126662, 8-23936
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2022 Approved)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2007 Terminated)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.
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
Alabama(3/20/2018)
RR
Arizona(8/26/2002)
RR
California(4/27/2021)
RR
Colorado(10/10/2002)
RR
Delaware(8/5/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(6/12/2023)
RR
Florida(3/6/2009)
RR
Georgia(6/23/2008)
RR
Idaho(10/29/2021)
RR
Illinois(11/12/2003)
RR
Indiana(1/26/2018)
RR
Kansas(1/4/2013)
RR
Louisiana(8/26/2002)
RR
Maryland(10/30/2020)
RR
Michigan(6/30/2010)
RR
Mississippi(6/17/2010)
RR
Nevada(7/7/2010)
RR
New Jersey(9/9/2022)
RR
New Mexico(8/26/2002)
RR
New York(9/18/2019)
RR
North Carolina(10/27/2016)
RR
Ohio(4/6/2009)
RR
Oklahoma(1/9/2015)
RR
Oregon(5/18/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/10/2002)
RR
Rhode Island(3/18/2024)
RR
South Carolina(6/5/2012)
RR
Tennessee(1/4/2022)
RR
Texas(8/26/2002)
RR
Utah(10/11/2018)
RR
Virginia(8/26/2002)
RR
Washington(7/1/2020)
RR
Wisconsin(3/8/2012)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
Current Firm
GMS GROUP
GMS GROUP | THE GMS GROUP, LLC | THE GMS GROUP, L.L.C. | THE G.M.S. GROUP, L.L.C. | THE G.M.S. GROUP, INC. | MOORE & SCHLEY MUNICIPALS, INC.
CRD#: 8000 / SEC#: 801-126662, 8-23936
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2022 Approved)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2007 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
120 Eagle Rock Ave Suite 300, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Mailing Address
120 Eagle Rock Ave Suite 300, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Phone number
(973) 535-5000
Established
Delaware since 03/05/1997
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
15
SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| GMS GROUP HOLDINGS CORP | MEMBER | |
| CAPONE, CARMINE CLAUDIO | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1124455 |
| DEMBOWSKI, DANIELLE DENISE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5855269 |
| DONOHUE, TIMOTHY JOSEPH | SROP/CROP/DIRECTOR/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/COO | 725373 |
| DONOHUE, TIMOTHY JOSEPH | PRESIDENT | 725373 |
| ESTANISLAO, LEONARDO | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 4622553 |
| FELDMAN, JUSTYN SETH | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR | 2283535 |
| FELDMAN, MELVIN | DIRECTOR, SR VICE PRESIDENT | 205924 |
| KONSIG, PAUL ROBERT | CEO | 500443 |
| KONSIG, PAUL ROBERT | DIRECTOR | 500443 |
| KOROSTOFF, DAVID BRUCE | DIRECTOR, SR. VICE PRESIDENT | 1205712 |
| LENZI, JEFFREY PAUL | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2452390 |
| LIPMAN, MATTHEW ERIC | SECRETARY | 2367335 |
| MANTE, PAUL DAVID | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR | 4911949 |
| MCKENNA, MICHAEL JAMES | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1524460 |
| PRICE, BARBARA BENEDICT | DIRECTOR, SR. VICE PRESIDENT | 17944 |
| VESSELS, STEPHEN GLENN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2403660 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 13,887,060 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 7 |
| Arbitration | 10 |
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