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Johnfitzgerald Kennedy Garde

GMS GROUP
HOUSTON, TX
·CRD# 1244993·42 years experience

Professional Summary

Johnfitzgerald Kennedy Garde, who also goes by John Fitzgerald Kennedy Garde, John Kennedy Garde, Ken Garde, Kg Garde, is a registered financial advisor 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.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Garde, John Kennedy Garde, Ken Garde, Kg Garde

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Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GMS GROUP·CRD# 8000
RIA
BD
5075 Westheimer - Suite 1175, Houston, TX 77056
August 26, 2002 - Present
MILLER JOHNSON STEICHEN KINNARD, INC.·CRD# 694
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 1, 2001 - August 29, 2002
MJK CLEARING, INC.·CRD# 8678
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 3, 1997 - January 1, 2001
JM DISSOLUTION, INC.·CRD# 6980
BD
St. Paul, MN
January 3, 1992 - January 3, 1997
WESTCAP GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 19645
BD
July 25, 1987 - January 7, 1992
WESTCAP SECURITIES, L.P.·CRD# 7301
BD
Houston, TX
January 7, 1987 - January 7, 1992
JHM, INC.·CRD# 7113
BD
July 10, 1984 - January 15, 1987
PARK, RYAN, INC.·CRD# 7154
BD
March 27, 1984 - May 17, 1984

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Current Firm

GMS GROUP
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)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2026 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/29/2026 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 2 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 2 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE GMS GROUP DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (9/10/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GMS GROUP HOLDINGS CORPMEMBER—
CAPONE, CARMINE CLAUDIOEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR1124455
DEMBOWSKI, DANIELLE DENISECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5855269
DONOHUE, TIMOTHY JOSEPHPRESIDENT725373
DONOHUE, TIMOTHY JOSEPHSROP/CROP/DIRECTOR/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/COO725373
ESTANISLAO, LEONARDOCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER/SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR4622553
FELDMAN, JUSTYN SETHSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR2283535
FELDMAN, MELVINDIRECTOR, SR VICE PRESIDENT205924
KONSIG, PAUL ROBERTCEO500443
KONSIG, PAUL ROBERTDIRECTOR500443
KOROSTOFF, DAVID BRUCEDIRECTOR, SR. VICE PRESIDENT1205712
LENZI, JEFFREY PAULSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR2452390
LIPMAN, MATTHEW ERICSECRETARY2367335
MANTE, PAUL DAVIDSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR4911949
MCKENNA, MICHAEL JAMESEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1524460
PRICE, BARBARA BENEDICTDIRECTOR, SR. VICE PRESIDENT17944
VESSELS, STEPHEN GLENNEXECUTIVE VP2403660

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$19,831,795

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

8

Arbitration

10

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

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
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Florida
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New Jersey
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Texas
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BD
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Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
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)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1984About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1984About the Series 7 exam

Series 52 — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1984About the Series 52 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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