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Gary N. Cook

SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES
Venice, FL 34285
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CRD#: 2154786
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Professional summary

Gary Neil Cook is a registered financial professional currently at SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP. located in Venice, Florida.

Gary is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Gary has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 1, 2015 - Present

SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP.

Office #1: 901 Venetia Bay Blvd #240, Venice, FL 34285
BD
CRD#: 6950
Venice, FL
Past

April 29, 2013 - November 30, 2015

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 199
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

June 22, 2000 - April 25, 2013

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

October 4, 1999 - July 6, 2000

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 21, 1997 - August 17, 1999

MERCANTILE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19908
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 13, 1995 - June 21, 1997

MARK TWAIN BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16925
Past

August 22, 1991 - March 31, 1994

MARK TWAIN BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16925

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.

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RR
Florida
(12/1/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(12/1/2015)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/15/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/2/1991
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP.
A. DUNCAN WILLIAMS, INC. | SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP. | DUNCAN-WILLIAMS, INC. | DUNCAN-WILLIAMS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 6950 / SEC#: 801-68820, 8-18971

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
6750 Poplar Avenue Suite 300, Memphis, TN 38138
Mailing Address
6750 Poplar Avenue Suite 300, Memphis (shelby), TN 38138-7424
Phone number
(901) 260-6800
Established
Tennessee since 03/31/1969
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SOUTHSTATE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOWNER
BONONNO, JOSEPH KEMPCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7437632
CHERRY, JAMES CROWELLCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2870353
HODGES, STUART LEESVP, PRESIDENT7370566
HOWARD, HEATHER DIANECORPORATE SECRETARY/COMPLIANCE OFFICER4349745
TUCKER, KIMBERLY SHAYOPERATIONS MANAGER - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER7370391

Disclosures

Regulatory Event9
Arbitration1

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Company Information

SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 6950Venice, FL 34285

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