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Gary M. Stefanski

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CRD#: 1393656
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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.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Gary Matthew Stefanski, who also goes by Gary Stefanski, was a registered financial professional .

Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Gary had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Gary Stefanski

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

May 6, 2015 - March 10, 2016

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
FLEMINGTON, NJ
Past

May 6, 2015 - March 10, 2016

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
FLEMINGTON, NJ
Past

March 17, 2015 - May 4, 2015

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
Princeton, NJ
Past

July 23, 2014 - May 4, 2015

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
Princeton, NJ
Past

August 9, 2012 - August 14, 2012

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159712
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

February 29, 2012 - June 21, 2012

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134922
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

February 15, 2012 - June 21, 2012

ALLIED BEACON PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46227
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 5, 2011 - December 21, 2011

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
YARDLEY, PA
Past

July 18, 2011 - December 21, 2011

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
YARDLEY, PA
Past

July 1, 2004 - November 18, 2010

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5397
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

May 3, 2002 - November 15, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

November 20, 2001 - November 15, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 24, 1998 - September 13, 2001

PNC BROKERAGE CORP

BD
CRD#: 34671
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

June 10, 1996 - June 25, 1998

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 19, 1995 - December 22, 1995

WINDSOR STREET CAPITAL, LP

BD
CRD#: 34171
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 6, 1994 - September 12, 1994

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

June 17, 1993 - December 20, 1993

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 23, 1993 - October 18, 1994

CHEMICAL INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17350
Past

December 3, 1990 - April 16, 1993

WALL STREET ACCESS

BD
CRD#: 10012
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 17, 1989 - December 6, 1990

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 15, 1986 - May 2, 1989

MABON, NUGENT & CO.

BD
CRD#: 2617
Past

August 6, 1985 - March 7, 1986

PHILIPS, APPEL & WALDEN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 659

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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CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132 / SEC#: 801-60300, 8-49711

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2001 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2001 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/12/2006 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2001 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2001 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/7/2001 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/12/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132 / SEC#: 801-60300, 8-49711

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2001 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2001 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/12/2006 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2001 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2001 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/7/2001 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor 1st Floor, San Diego, CA, 92131
Mailing Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor, San Diego, CA, 92131
Phone number
(858) 530-4400
Established
California since 11/07/1996
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
791

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

CUSO FINANCIAL WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AWS 3, INC.LIMITED PARTNER
AWS 1, LLCGENERAL PARTNER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMOCORPORATE SECRETARY3214453
MADURSKI, ANGELA JILLFINOP
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNADVISORY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29,354
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,378,345,125

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/27/2024
Cover Page
01/10/2024
12/14/2022

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Company Information


CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132

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