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Gary A. Cherlin

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CRD#: 1988450
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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 Alan Cherlin was a registered financial professional .

Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Gary had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

October 27, 2021 - July 20, 2022

SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 167663
DENVER, CO
Past

January 30, 2020 - October 26, 2021

PHX FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 144403
Hauppauge, NY
Past

August 2, 2007 - October 19, 2011

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 21786
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

August 1, 2007 - October 19, 2011

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21786
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

August 7, 2006 - August 6, 2007

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17609
MELVILLE, NY
Past

September 5, 2002 - August 6, 2007

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
MELVILLE, NY
Past

October 29, 1999 - July 29, 2002

HAPOALIM SECURITIES USA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 266
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 7, 1996 - October 29, 1999

ROYCE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10494
WOODBURY, NY
Past

March 18, 1994 - March 4, 1996

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

September 19, 1989 - March 25, 1994

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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
Series 63
Date: 5/20/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/30/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC
DRAGOTTA, JOHN | SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC | SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 167663 / SEC#: , 8-69274

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/13/2022 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/19/2023 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/2016 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/30/2016 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/2/2020 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
501 S Cherry Street 11th Floor, Denver, CO 80246
Mailing Address
501 S Cherry Street 11th Floor, Denver, CO 80246
Phone number
(866) 790-9700
Established
New York since 03/18/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
11

FINRA licenses (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ADAPT HOLDING COMPANYDIRECT OWNER
DRAGOTTA, JOHN ANGELO JRCEO, INVESTMENT ADVISOR CCO3045806
MOHNEY, BRIAN EUGENECCO/FINOP2890043

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,583,152

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Company Information


SOVEREIGN GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 167663

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