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Gary W. Godby

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CRD#: 2044222
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Gary Wayne Godby was a registered financial professional .

Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Gary had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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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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Experience


Past

October 1, 2007 - December 13, 2017

GODBY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 145084
SOMERSET, KY
Past

August 15, 2006 - October 2, 2007

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140808
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

May 23, 2006 - August 15, 2006

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 44848
RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY
Past

January 2, 2004 - October 1, 2007

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY
Past

March 9, 2000 - December 31, 2003

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 25, 1998 - March 3, 2000

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/7/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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GODBY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
GODBY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 145084 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
421 Ogden Street, Somerset, KY 42501
Mailing Address
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Company Information


GODBY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 145084

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