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Darren D. Day

GAR WOOD SECURITIES
Bonita, CA
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CRD#: 1703244
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Professional summary


Darren Dennis Day is a registered financial professional currently at GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC located in Bonita, California.

Darren is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Darren has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 3, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 30, 2018 - Present

GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 138033
Bonita, CA
Past

January 11, 2018 - October 17, 2018

COINBASE CAPITAL MARKETS CORP

BD
CRD#: 10722
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 22, 2016 - November 27, 2017

INTEGRATED ADVISORS NETWORK LLC

RIA
CRD#: 171991
San Diego, CA
Past

March 24, 2014 - January 4, 2018

GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 138033
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
Past

September 24, 2013 - March 25, 2014

B. RILEY & CO., LLC

RIA
CRD#: 40355
DEL MAR, CA
Past

September 24, 2013 - March 25, 2014

B. RILEY & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 40355
DEL MAR, CA
Past

August 2, 2011 - September 25, 2013

COWEN PRIME SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 153397
DEL MAR, CA
Past

August 2, 2011 - September 25, 2013

COWEN PRIME SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 153397
DEL MAR, CA
Past

December 9, 2010 - January 5, 2011

SRT SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 33725
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Past

August 17, 2006 - April 4, 2012

ALARIS TRADING PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126996
DEL MAR, CA
Past

May 9, 2005 - March 24, 2006

LEGEND SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44952
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 4, 2004 - July 30, 2004

HAMPTON SECURITIES (USA), INC.

BD
CRD#: 46816
TORONTO, ONTARIO,
Past

March 24, 2004 - January 21, 2012

ALARIS TRADING PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 126996
DEL MAR, CA
Past

July 8, 2002 - September 9, 2002

UNX LLC

BD
CRD#: 46145
BURBANK, CA
Past

May 21, 2001 - June 21, 2002

PCS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47588
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 21, 2000 - April 6, 2001

CAPSTONE INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 41400
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 23, 1992 - January 19, 2000

GOLDMAN SACHS EXECUTION & CLEARING, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 3466
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 30, 1991 - November 24, 1992

SCOTIA CAPITAL (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 2739
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 21, 1989 - March 5, 1991

MUFG SECURITIES AMERICAS INC.

BD
CRD#: 19685
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 28, 1987 - May 9, 1989

LLOYDS GOVERNMENT SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 20090

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

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California
(10/30/2018)
RR
Michigan
(10/20/2022)
RR
Texas
(12/5/2019)
RR
Washington
(10/10/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/26/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 3/4/1993
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC
GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC | TOLEDOTRADE

CRD#: 138033 / SEC#: , 8-67143

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1250 East Diehl Road Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563
Mailing Address
1250 East Diehl Road Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563
Phone number
(312) 566-0741
Established
Delaware since 02/20/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GERECKE, DENNIS ROBERTCLASS A MEMBER, EVP, COO, ROSFP1856554
JERSEY, ROBERT STANTONCEO, CLASS A MEMBER, SOLE MGR.1592359
ROETTGER, ANDREWCLASS B MEMBER7427489
JERSEY, RICHARD ANDREWCLASS B MEMBER8002945
DOOLEY, BRADFORD ROUTSIDE FINOP, PRIMARY FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRIMARY OPERATIONS OFFICER4308078
GANTAR, CRAIG MICHAELCLASS B MEMBER, SVP, SALES MANAGER3238628
GOUWENS, SHERRY LEECLASS B MEMBER , CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER4458617
JERSEY, ROBERT COLEMANCLASS B MEMBER, SVP - SENIOR RELATIONSHIP MGR5870086
TATTAS, MICHAEL CARLCLASS B MEMBER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4386824

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Company Information


GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 138033Bonita, CA

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