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Gerard C. Buchanan

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
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CRD#: 1501359
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Professional summary


Gerard Charles Buchanan is a registered financial advisor currently at THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY located in Glenview, Illinois.

Gerard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Gerard has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 23, 2019 - Present

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

Office #1: Glenview 1441 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16986
GLENVIEW, IL
Current

December 23, 2019 - Present

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

Office #1: Glenview 1441 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16986
GLENVIEW, IL
Past

April 27, 2007 - November 14, 2019

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137115
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 26, 2007 - November 14, 2019

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137115
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 5, 2005 - June 15, 2006

AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42822
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

July 12, 2002 - December 31, 2003

PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 27107
ELGIN, IL
Past

August 8, 1996 - June 12, 2001

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

February 1, 1995 - July 1, 1996

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 27, 1994 - February 1, 1995

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

November 12, 1992 - October 25, 1994

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

November 10, 1989 - December 14, 1990

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 21, 1989 - November 11, 1989

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

March 8, 1989 - July 25, 1989

CHURCHILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10343
Past

January 4, 1988 - December 13, 1988

GREENTREE SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7372
Past

December 23, 1986 - February 3, 1988

BROOKS WEINGER ROBBINS & LEEDS INC.

BD
CRD#: 14156

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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THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
HUNTINGTON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY | THE HUNTINGTON COMPANY | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 16986 / SEC#: 801-58015, 8-34867

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/6/2000 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/15/2000 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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
California
(5/20/2025)
RR
Colorado
(11/9/2021)
RR
Florida
(1/21/2020)
RR
Illinois
(12/23/2019)
IAR
Illinois
(12/23/2019)
RR
Missouri
(8/10/2023)
RR
Ohio
(4/23/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(1/19/2022)
RR
Virginia
(2/18/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/13/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/13/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
HUNTINGTON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY | THE HUNTINGTON COMPANY | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 16986 / SEC#: 801-58015, 8-34867

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/6/2000 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/15/2000 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
41 S. High St. 4th Floor Hc0429, Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address
7 Easton Oval 5th Floor Ea5c003, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone number
(800) 322-4600
Established
Ohio since 01/17/1991
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
501

SEC notice filing (53 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

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (7/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATEDPARENT COMPANY
BALLARD, MONICA VICKMANSECRETARY4245227
BOARDMAN, JEFFREY MICHAELCONFLICT OFFICER2746492
BRUNNER, MICHAEL EVANSROSFP5353459
BRUNNER, MICHAEL EVANSMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL5353459
DUNCAN, ERICABOARD MEMBER8031535
ERDELYI, MICHAEL DAVIDPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5864282
FERGUSON, EMILY ELIZABETHCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER3107040
FORESTA, CYNTHIA JEANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2445804
HAMILTON, MELANIE KATE-MCFARLANDPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5452291
HOLDING, MELISSADIRECTOR OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT4621076
HOLDING, MELISSABOARD MEMBER4621076
LOUGH, SHAWN PATRICKBOARD MEMBER6356321
MIROBALLI, MICHAELCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER1545242
MIROBALLI, MICHAELBOARD MEMBER1545242
MIROBALLI, MICHAELPRESIDENT1545242
POLIVKA, ALEX CAML OFFICER6270624
REBER, AARONBOARD MEMBER7793642
RICHARDSON, STEPHEN MONROEFINOP6260539
RICHARDSON, STEPHEN MONROECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6260539

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts37,298
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,344,121,382

Disclosures


Regulatory Event19
Arbitration6

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Company Information


THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 16986Glenview, IL 60025

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