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Gary J. Kashdan

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CRD#: 1300569
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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.

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Gary Jay Kashdan was a registered financial professional .

Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Gary had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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


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None

Experience


Past

June 5, 2017 - July 17, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 30, 2017 - July 17, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 12, 2014 - October 25, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 4, 2014 - October 25, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 12, 2014 - April 22, 2015

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 134600
NORCROSS, GA
Past

February 13, 2013 - April 22, 2013

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 13, 2013 - April 22, 2013

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 26, 2007 - February 13, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 23, 2007 - February 13, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 21, 2003 - March 22, 2005

CREATIVE FINANCIAL GROUP LTD

RIA
CRD#: 105617
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 24, 2003 - April 4, 2007

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14023
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 6, 2002 - April 4, 2007

SYNOVUS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14023
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 24, 2002 - August 28, 2002

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 5, 1995 - May 24, 2001

THE ROBINSON-HUMPHREY COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 723
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 15, 1994 - March 6, 1997

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 15, 1994 - March 6, 1997

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 8, 1993 - January 11, 1994

MERIDIAN, DUNHILL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15294
Past

October 5, 1990 - October 13, 1993

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 5, 1990 - October 13, 1993

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 23, 1985 - October 16, 1990

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 24, 1984 - May 14, 1985

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5178

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MORGAN STANLEY
MORGAN STANLEY
CITIGROUP INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | SMITH BARNEY | PRIVATE PORTFOLIO GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY CONSULTING GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY | GRAYSTONE CONSULTING | E*TRADE FROM MORGAN STANLEY | CONSULTING GROUP

CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/3/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MORGAN STANLEY
MORGAN STANLEY
CITIGROUP INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | SMITH BARNEY | PRIVATE PORTFOLIO GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY CONSULTING GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY | GRAYSTONE CONSULTING | E*TRADE FROM MORGAN STANLEY | CONSULTING GROUP

CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2000 Westchester Avenue, Purchase, NY 10577-2530
Mailing Address
1300 Thames Street C/o Shared Services Compliance - Registration, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(914) 225-1000
Established
Delaware since 02/02/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
29,200

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES PROGRAM BROCHURE (11/6/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLCMEMBER
CROWE, JOHN WILLIAMCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5475007
FINN, JEDDIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5658048
FLETCHER, PATRICIA KAYTEXAS DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL1202060
GALASSO, DAVID ANTHONYPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1926502
GIVENS, WILLIAM BENJAMINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (BD ONLY)2790454
HANSEN, TIMOTHY GERARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (IA ONLY )4956475
HENNESSY, MICHAEL SDIRECTOR1988660
JANOVER, JAMES TROYDIRECTOR2818307
TURNER, CHAD EDWARDDIRECTOR6009808

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,539,760
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,650,015,946,338

Disclosures


Regulatory Event66
Arbitration115

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/20/2025
Cover Page
07/23/2024
08/24/2023

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Company Information


MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

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