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Michael I. Gaer

GAER FINANCIAL GROUP,
Hackensack, NJ 07601
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CRD#: 2068013
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Professional summary


Michael Ira Gaer, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Ira Gear, is a registered financial advisor currently at GAER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC located in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Michael has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Ira Gear

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
I AM THE SOLE SHAREHOLDER AND EMPLOYEE OF MY OWN S-CORP CALLED THE GAER FINANCIAL GROUP. I OFFER COLLEGE PLANNING ADVICE AND TAX PREPERATION SERVICES THROUGH MY CORP. I STARTED THE BUSINESS IN 1999. I INCORPORATED IN 2000. THIS TAKES THE MAJORITY OF MY DAY. THIS IS NOT AN INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS.

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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2003

Experience


Current

September 18, 2019 - Present

GAER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC

Office #1: 128 Summit Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
RIA
CRD#: 168430
Hackensack, NJ
Past

January 20, 2016 - December 31, 2018

GAER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC

RIA
CRD#: 168430
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

August 9, 2013 - December 31, 2015

GAER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC

RIA
CRD#: 168430
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

April 11, 2008 - December 31, 2011

GAER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC

RIA
CRD#: 130863
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

July 25, 2007 - January 15, 2008

CHARLES VISTA LLC

BD
CRD#: 132650
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

June 22, 2006 - December 31, 2006

GAER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC

RIA
CRD#: 130863
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ
Past

April 20, 2005 - November 7, 2005

WORLD INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20626
LINCROFT, NJ
Past

May 12, 2004 - December 31, 2004

GAER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC

RIA
CRD#: 130863
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ
Past

September 22, 2003 - December 31, 2003

INVESTACORP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 109011
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ
Past

February 28, 2002 - October 4, 2004

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
MIAMI, FL
Past

October 25, 2000 - March 4, 2002

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

September 15, 1999 - October 12, 2000

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
MIAMI, FL
Past

October 20, 1997 - August 20, 1999

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5397
SYOSSET, NY
Past

May 27, 1997 - December 4, 1997

ASH FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 24990
GREAT NECK, NY
Past

January 22, 1997 - February 14, 1997

BENSON YORK GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40231
MELVILLE, NY
Past

December 23, 1996 - June 16, 1997

THE THERMOPYLAE GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 13, 1996 - September 23, 1996

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 24, 1996 - August 22, 1996

A.S. GOLDMEN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 23180
RED BANK, NJ
Past

August 17, 1994 - August 1, 1995

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

January 3, 1991 - August 25, 1994

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 21, 1990 - January 29, 1991

STATE CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13685
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
New Jersey
(9/18/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/26/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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GAER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC
GAER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC

CRD#: 168430 / SEC#:

New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/18/2019 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2018 Failure to Renew)
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Contact information


Main Address
128 Summit Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Mailing Address
Phone number
(201) 291-2337
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts25
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,000,000

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Company Information


GAER FINANCIAL GROUP, INC

CRD#: 168430Hackensack, NJ 07601

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