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Gerald Michael Richard Birch

CRD# 1305878·Registered 1984 - 2019
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Gerald is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Gerald Michael Richard Birch, who also goes by Ged Birch, Gerald Michard Richard Birch, was a registered financial advisor. Gerald was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1984 - 2019. Gerald had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 87, Series 7, Series 15, Series 5 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

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Other Aliases

Ged Birch, Gerald Michard Richard Birch

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

41 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 7927
BD
London
May 2, 2016 - October 2, 2019
AVIATE GLOBAL (US) LLP·CRD# 151430
BD
London
October 19, 2010 - May 3, 2016
MAINFIRST SECURITIES US INC.·CRD# 150982
BD
London
March 24, 2010 - June 14, 2010
KEPLER CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.·CRD# 139148
BD
New York, NY
January 1, 2008 - March 3, 2008
PORTIGON SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 10050
BD
New York, NY
June 27, 2006 - July 5, 2007
CREDIT AGRICOLE CHEUVREUX NORTH AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 8010
BD
New York, NY
January 2, 2003 - August 31, 2005
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.·CRD# 19585
BD
New York City, NY
September 14, 1999 - January 2, 2003
CREDIT AGRICOLE SECURITIES (USA) INC.·CRD# 190
BD
New York, NY
August 24, 1999 - September 14, 1999
DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 2525
BD
New York, NY
June 14, 1999 - January 10, 2000
DB ALEX. BROWN LLC·CRD# 17790
BD
Baltimore, MD
June 18, 1998 - June 14, 1999
COMMERZ MARKETS LLC·CRD# 41957
BD
New York, NY
December 17, 1996 - July 15, 1997
KLEINWORT BENSON NORTH AMERICA INC.·CRD# 5087
BD
January 29, 1992 - December 17, 1996
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
December 5, 1984 - July 8, 1986

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Current Firm

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

JEROME HICKEY ASSOCIATES, INC. | NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC. | NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC | NORTHERN TRUST BROKERAGE, INC.

CRD#: 7927 / SEC#: 801-80781, 8-23689
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2015 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

333 S. Wabash Avenue 34th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604

Mailing Address

333 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604

Phone Number

(312) 557-2000

Established

Delaware since 04/05/1979

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

385

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC. ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/31/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDER—
BURNS, RYAN DOUGLASDIRECTOR7427168
CARBERRY, CRAIG RICHARDCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & SECRETARY2075889
CHAPPELL, DARLENEMLRO (ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER)8158928
DEVITA, DINO ANTHONYDIRECTOR3022063
PECCATIELLO, ANTHONY JOSEPHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5716365
PECCATIELLO, ANTHONY JOSEPHCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER5716365
PICKETT, MELANIE ZAIRISDIRECTOR3256748
THOMAS, SUNITHA CHERIANDIRECTOR7881171
THORNTON, MITCHELL BLAIRPRESIDENT2515299
THORNTON, MITCHELL BLAIRDIRECTOR2515299
WILLIAMS, AMANDA TAWNEYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4195897

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,605

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,662,427,504

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

8

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/24/2026Cover PageReport
08/21/2025Cover PageReport
09/25/2024Cover PageReport

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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

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NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

JEROME HICKEY ASSOCIATES, INC. | NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC. | NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC | NORTHERN TRUST BROKERAGE, INC.

CRD#: 7927 / SEC#: 801-80781, 8-23689
RIA
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BD
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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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 Aug 2016About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 87 — Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module

Passed Sep 2016About the Series 87 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1992About the Series 7 exam

Series 15 — Foreign Currency Options Examination

Passed Dec 1984

Series 5 — Interest Rate Options Examination

Passed Dec 1984

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2003About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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