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Stephen J. Gerek

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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CRD#: 1328362
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Professional summary


Stephen John Gerek, AIF®, who also goes by Steve Gerek, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Stephen has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steve Gerek

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

June 11, 2021 - Present

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158744
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Current

June 10, 2021 - Present

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 9335 Harris Corners Parkway Ste 150, Charlotte, NC 28269
BD
CRD#: 36509
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 19, 2016 - February 22, 2021

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Past

November 12, 2015 - December 31, 2016

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Past

October 26, 2015 - February 22, 2021

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Past

November 6, 2014 - April 13, 2015

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

October 23, 2014 - April 13, 2015

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

February 24, 2012 - April 8, 2013

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

January 17, 2012 - April 8, 2013

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

October 28, 2009 - December 31, 2010

MERRIMAC CORPORATE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35463
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL
Past

May 14, 2009 - December 31, 2010

MERRIMAC CORPORATE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35463
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL
Past

October 31, 2003 - May 16, 2007

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

June 27, 2001 - July 25, 2002

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

September 27, 2000 - November 2, 2000

AMERICAN CLASSIC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25399
PONTE VEDRA, FL
Past

July 31, 1997 - May 11, 1998

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 9, 1994 - July 31, 1995

DETWILER FENTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC

BD
CRD#: 16063
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 9, 1993 - February 24, 1994

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 26, 1989 - November 3, 1992

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

June 27, 1988 - September 29, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES INVESTMENT CENTERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14338
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 22, 1985 - June 21, 1988

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231

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".
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ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | AON HEWITT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | AON HEWITT FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 158744 / SEC#: 801-72679

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2011 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
Florida
(6/28/2021)
IAR
Florida
(2/28/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(6/11/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/11/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/2/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | AON HEWITT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | AON HEWITT FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 158744 / SEC#: 801-72679

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9335 Harris Corners Parkway Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28269
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 560-7256
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AFA ALIGHT IRA ADV PART 2A 2B 03.12.25 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts197,089
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 30,882,928,556

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Company Information


ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 158744Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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