Gary L. Pankratz

THE CLARUS GROUP

Houston, TX 77027

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CRD#: 1616879

Professional summary

Gary Lane Pankratz is a registered financial advisor currently at THE CLARUS GROUP located in Houston, Texas.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Gary has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 12, 2020 - Present

THE CLARUS GROUP

Office #1: 520 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 750, Houston, TX 77027

RIA

CRD#: 310163

Houston, TX

Past

October 27, 2020 - October 27, 2020

THE CLARUS GROUP

RIA

CRD#: 310163

HOUSTON, TX

Past

January 2, 2009 - October 2, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 149018

HOUSTON, TX

Past

March 23, 2001 - January 2, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 6694

HOUSTON, TX

Past

March 23, 2001 - October 2, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

HOUSTON, TX

Past

January 21, 1987 - April 25, 2001

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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THE CLARUS GROUP

CLARUS WEALTH GROUP | THE CLARUS GROUP, INC. | THE CLARUS GROUP

CRD#: 310163 / SEC#: 801-119388

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/2/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Texas
(11/12/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/17/1987

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/17/1987

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 51

Date: 4/30/2006

Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 6/25/2001

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

THE CLARUS GROUP

CLARUS WEALTH GROUP | THE CLARUS GROUP, INC. | THE CLARUS GROUP

CRD#: 310163 / SEC#: 801-119388

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/2/2020 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

520 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 750, Houston, TX 77027

Mailing Address

Phone number

(713) 621-3500

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLARUS WEALTH GROUP DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,807
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 877,307,586

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Gary L. Pankratz

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

THE CLARUS GROUP

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

THE CLARUS GROUP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 2/17/1987

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/17/1987

Series 51

Date: 4/30/2006

Series 24

Date: 6/25/2001

Current Firm

THE CLARUS GROUP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

THE CLARUS GROUP

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