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Jay L. Gershman

REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS
FARMINGTON, CT 06032
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CRD#: 2124843
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Professional summary


Jay Lawrence Gershman, AIF®, who also goes by Jay L Gershman, Jay Lawrence Gershman, is a registered financial advisor currently at REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. located in Farmington, Connecticut and SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED located in Farmington, Connecticut.

Jay is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Jay has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 62, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jay L Gershman | Jay Lawrence Gershman

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.
1. REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISOR POSITION: Investment advisor representative INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: START DATE: 05/01/2023. 433 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUITE 210, WEST HARFORD, CT 06110 USA, 55437. I will manage investments and charge fees for planning. 2. TRUSTEE: POSITION: Trustee NATURE: Trustee INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2013 ADDRESS: 33 Cliffmore Rd, West Hartford CT 06107 DESCRIPTION: I am trustee of my mother's trust that invests in stock, variable annuity and bank deposits 3. POSITION: agent NATURE: Insurance Sales- life and Health INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/01/1991 ADDRESS: 433 South Main St, West Hartford CT 06110 DESCRIPTION: Variable life is investment related 4. PIATERER VERIEN: POSITION: President Elect NATURE: President Elect of Fraternal Cemetery Association INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2019 ADDRESS: PO Box 310449, Newington CT 06131 DESCRIPTION: Hold Board meetings and manage the cemetery 5. POA: POSITION: POA NATURE: Power of Attorney INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2010 ADDRESS: 33 Cliffmore Rd, West Hartford CT 06107 DESCRIPTION: I am Power of Attorney on my wife and mothers investment accounts. 6. RETIREMENT VISIONS LLC: POSITION: Owner/member NATURE: DBA used for investment advisory services. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 7 START DATE: 06/01/2007 ADDRESS: 433 SOUTH MAIN ST, STE 210, WEST HARTFORD CT 06110 DESCRIPTION: I am owner and member of this DBA that employs staff in the business of giving financial advice and is the umbrella organization for all activities related to the insurance, investment and planning. 7. INVESTMENTS WITH NEW ENGLAND PARTNERS: POSITION: Investor; INVESTMENT RELATED; Stamford, CT; START DATE: 01/2021; 0hrs/mnth during securities trading hours; 0hrs/mnth outside of securities trading hours. Passive investor in apartment and commercial buildings. Receives a quarterly dividend and annual K-1s.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

May 1, 2023 - Present

REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 20 Waterside Drive Suite 201, Farmington, CT 06032
RIA
CRD#: 146616
FARMINGTON, CT
Current

May 2, 2023 - Present

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 20 Waterside Drive Suite 201, Farmington, CT 06032
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46947
Farmington, CT
Past

September 18, 2020 - May 2, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past

September 18, 2020 - May 2, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 13, 2007 - September 18, 2020

SSN ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126090
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 2, 2001 - July 2, 2007

ADVICEONE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111614
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past

November 27, 1995 - September 18, 2020

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 30, 1992 - June 20, 1996

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 14, 1991 - January 22, 1992

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4882

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
ACE TAX & FINANCIAL | WEST END WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH STRONG LIFE SOLUTIONS | VALLEY MARKETING AND CONSULTING | TOP RANK ADVISORS LLC | THOMPSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE WITTMAN GROUP, INC. | THE FINANCIAL LEGACY GROUP | TCG PROSPERITY | TAN FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SYNCHRONIZED WEALTH STRATEGIES LLC | SUN CITY FINANCIAL | STROM FINANCIAL | SIS SERVICES | SFG TAX ADVISORS, LLC | SCOTT GREENAMEYER WEALTH ADVISOR | SCF WEALTH, LLC | RETIREMENT VISIONS | REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS (NO DBA NAME) | RAY HODGES FINANCIAL GROUP | PLAN WISE | PATTEN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PANICHI BLAIR WEALTH ADVISORS | ORIGIN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | NUVO WEALTH | LOWRY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | LIVING BENEFITS, LLC | LANGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | KINGDOM CALLING | KEEP YOUR WEALTH LLC | K & A WEALTH ADVISORS | JAMES C NEATHERY & ASSOCIATES | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | ILUMA FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GREENE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | FOCUSED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FIRSTFRUITS ASSET MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE TEAM, LLC | ET INVESTMENTS INC. | EQUITY FINANCIAL GROUP | ELLEMAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | DI FIDUCIA LLC | DGL CAPITAL | CRITERIUM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LTD. | COX AND COMPANY, LLC | CLEAR FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | CHAMBERLAIN ADVISORY GROUP, INC | CHADWICK FINANCIAL SERVICES | ATLAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASPEN CREEK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | ANNUITY BENEFITS COUNSELORS, INC. | ALPINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | ALLIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP | ALINK CAPTIVE INSURANCE SERVICES | ALINK CAPITAL PRESERVATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT, LLC | ACE TAX & FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 146616 / SEC#: 801-68902

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2008 Approved)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2016 Terminated)

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.
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

IAR
Connecticut
(5/1/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(5/2/2023)
RR
Florida
(5/2/2023)
IAR
Florida
(11/28/2023)
RR
Georgia
(5/2/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/2/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/2/2023)
RR
New York
(5/2/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(5/2/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/2/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(5/2/2023)
IAR
Texas
(9/29/2023)
RR
Virginia
(5/2/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/19/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 10/31/2003
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RW
REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
ACE TAX & FINANCIAL | WEST END WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH STRONG LIFE SOLUTIONS | VALLEY MARKETING AND CONSULTING | TOP RANK ADVISORS LLC | THOMPSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE WITTMAN GROUP, INC. | THE FINANCIAL LEGACY GROUP | TCG PROSPERITY | TAN FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SYNCHRONIZED WEALTH STRATEGIES LLC | SUN CITY FINANCIAL | STROM FINANCIAL | SIS SERVICES | SFG TAX ADVISORS, LLC | SCOTT GREENAMEYER WEALTH ADVISOR | SCF WEALTH, LLC | RETIREMENT VISIONS | REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS (NO DBA NAME) | RAY HODGES FINANCIAL GROUP | PLAN WISE | PATTEN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PANICHI BLAIR WEALTH ADVISORS | ORIGIN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | NUVO WEALTH | LOWRY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | LIVING BENEFITS, LLC | LANGE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | KINGDOM CALLING | KEEP YOUR WEALTH LLC | K & A WEALTH ADVISORS | JAMES C NEATHERY & ASSOCIATES | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | ILUMA FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GREENE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | FOCUSED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FIRSTFRUITS ASSET MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE TEAM, LLC | ET INVESTMENTS INC. | EQUITY FINANCIAL GROUP | ELLEMAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | DI FIDUCIA LLC | DGL CAPITAL | CRITERIUM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LTD. | COX AND COMPANY, LLC | CLEAR FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | CHAMBERLAIN ADVISORY GROUP, INC | CHADWICK FINANCIAL SERVICES | ATLAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASPEN CREEK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | ANNUITY BENEFITS COUNSELORS, INC. | ALPINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | ALLIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP | ALINK CAPTIVE INSURANCE SERVICES | ALINK CAPITAL PRESERVATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT, LLC | ACE TAX & FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 146616 / SEC#: 801-68902

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2008 Approved)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
8500 Normandale Lake Blvd Suite 960, Bloomington, MN 55437
Mailing Address
Phone number
(952) 835-4295
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
55

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2A BROCHURE (2/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,283
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,837,536,390

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Company Information


REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 146616Farmington, CT 06032

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