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Gary L. Hicklin

LIFETIME FINANCIAL
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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CRD#: 1258120
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Professional summary


Gary Leonard Hicklin is a registered financial advisor currently at LIFETIME FINANCIAL, INC. located in Newport Beach, California.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Gary has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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 Name of the other business: Gary Hicklin, Self Employed Investment Related?: Yes Address of other business: 1177 Marsh Street Suite 200 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Nature of other business: Life and Annuity Insurance Sales Your position: Agent Start Date: 09/2010 How many hours you devote to the other business per month: 60 How many hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 10 Briefly describe your duties: Independent Life Insurance and Annuity Sales Agent The Name of the other business: County of San Luis Obispo California Investment Related?: No Address of other business: 976 Osos Street, Room 400, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Nature of other business: Information Technology Your position: Supervisor Information Technology Start Date: 09/2001 How many hours you devote to the other business per month: 160 How many hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 30 Briefly describe your duties: Supervision of information technology staff

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 8, 2019 - Present

LIFETIME FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 260 Newport Center Dr Ste 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RIA
CRD#: 161124
Newport Beach, CA
Past

October 23, 2015 - July 8, 2019

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
San Luis Obispo, CA
Past

June 22, 1984 - September 27, 1985

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

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CRD#: 10111

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
California
(7/8/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/10/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


LF
LIFETIME FINANCIAL, INC.
LIFETIME FINANCIAL, INC. | LIFETIME PARADIGM, INC.

CRD#: 161124 / SEC#:

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/25/2012 Approved)
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2020 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/5/2025 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2018 Approved)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
260 Newport Center Dr Ste 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address
280 S Lemon Ave #135, Walnut, CA 91788
Phone number
(800) 810-1736
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts313
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 49,075,182

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Company Information


LIFETIME FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 161124Newport Beach, CA 92660

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