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Dennis R. Gerecke

GAR WOOD SECURITIES
Naperville, IL
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CRD#: 1856554
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Professional summary


Dennis Robert Gerecke is a registered financial professional currently at GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC located in Naperville, Illinois.

Dennis is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Dennis has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 16, 2006 - Present

GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

Office #2: 1250 East Diehl Road Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563
BD
CRD#: 138033
Naperville, IL
Past

January 12, 2005 - June 13, 2006

SPIKE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 112193
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 2, 1997 - August 13, 2004

ABN AMRO INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 15776
STAMFORD, CT
Past

September 14, 1995 - January 2, 1997

THE CHICAGO CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1449
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 6, 1993 - August 11, 1995

GARDNER RICH, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 23681
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 6, 1991 - November 30, 1993

THE CHICAGO CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1449
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 7, 1988 - November 24, 1989

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
CHICAGO, IL

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
California
(3/28/2006)
RR
Colorado
(9/28/2009)
RR
Connecticut
(10/17/2011)
RR
Florida
(5/8/2006)
RR
Georgia
(5/26/2010)
RR
Illinois
(2/17/2006)
RR
Indiana
(4/21/2006)
RR
Kansas
(12/9/2010)
RR
Maryland
(3/13/2012)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/7/2013)
RR
Missouri
(9/16/2009)
RR
Montana
(11/20/2009)
RR
Nevada
(10/26/2010)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/13/2015)
RR
New Mexico
(2/10/2010)
RR
New York
(6/6/2006)
RR
Texas
(10/13/2006)
RR
Utah
(3/31/2010)
RR
Virginia
(11/23/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/19/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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

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

BD
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

Disclosures


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Company Information


GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 138033Naperville, IL

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