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Gar B. Mccray

VANDERBILT SECURITIES
Tierra Verde, FL
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CRD#: 1368968
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Professional summary


Gar Blake Mccray is a registered financial professional currently at VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC located in Tierra Verde, Florida.

Gar is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Gar has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
Fixed Insurance Sales. Senior Wealth Management. Not investment related. Start date: 10/01/2018. Address: 1100 Pinellas Bayway s. unit j1, Tierra Verde FL, 33715. Title: President. Duties: Sales of fixed index annuities. Time spent during regular hours: 70%

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 22, 2018 - Present

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5953
Tierra Verde, FL
Past

October 23, 2018 - February 7, 2025

VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 116537
Tierra Verde, FL
Past

September 28, 2018 - October 9, 2018

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
Livonia, MI
Past

September 28, 2018 - October 9, 2018

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
Livonia, MI
Past

November 6, 2013 - September 28, 2018

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
LIVONIA, MI
Past

October 22, 2012 - September 28, 2018

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
Livonia, MI
Past

August 7, 2012 - October 26, 2012

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
NORTHVILLE, MI
Past

September 13, 2007 - May 15, 2008

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
MONACA, PA
Past

September 21, 2004 - September 2, 2005

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 6312
ORANGE, CA
Past

January 4, 2001 - October 3, 2002

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 2, 1999 - December 31, 2000

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 5, 1996 - December 31, 1998

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past

January 20, 1992 - January 17, 1996

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 14, 1991 - December 31, 1991

PLANNED INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 5066
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 5, 1985 - January 18, 1991

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Colorado
(5/20/2025)
RR
Florida
(10/22/2018)
RR
Indiana
(10/22/2018)
RR
Michigan
(10/22/2018)
RR
Nevada
(1/10/2020)
RR
New York
(10/22/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(10/22/2018)
RR
Texas
(10/22/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/20/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VS
VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC
RICHARDT-ALYN & CO. | VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC | VANDERBILT SECURITIES

CRD#: 5953 / SEC#: , 8-16712

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Long Island district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797
Mailing Address
125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797
Phone number
(631) 845-5100
Established
New York since 12/05/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VANDERBILT CAPITAL, LLCSOLE OWNER
ANTENOR, JR, DANIELCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/OPTIONS/MUNI5839052
DISTANTE, STEPHEN ALFREDCEO - LIMITED PARTNER2206574
PLAPP, MEGAN LYNNFINOP, POO, PFO, CFO6790596
THOMAS, MICHELLE DENISECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2210435
TRIFILETTI, JOSEPH JOHNPRESIDENT5295897

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5953Tierra Verde, FL

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