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Gary A. Harris

GH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Chicago, IL
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CRD#: 2165996
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Professional summary

Gary Allen Harris is a registered financial advisor currently at GH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Gary has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

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) INSURANCE BROKERAGE DBA OPTIMUM BENEFITS SOLUTION, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 2325 S MICHIGAN AV, STE 300, CHICAGO, IL 60616, INSURANCE, OWNER. START DATE: 11/2010. APPROX # HRS/MO: 10/M; HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS: 10/M. DUTIES: SALES AND SERVICE OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS INCLUDING THE PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. 2) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DBA FUNERAL HOME HOLDING, LLC, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 33 N LASALLE, CHICAGO, IL 60602, FUNERAL HOME MANAGEMENT, INVESTOR. START DATE: 2010. APPROX # HRS/MO: 1/M; HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS: ZERO/M. DUTIES: SILENT PARTNER. 3) INSURANCE BROKERAGE DBA GARY HARRIS PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP, INVESTMENT RELATED, 33 N DEARBORN ST, STE 1710, CHICAGO, IL 60602, INSURANCE, CEO. START DATE: 2/2009. APPROX # HRS/MO: 65/M; HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS: 65/M. DUTIES: SALES AND SERVICE OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS INCLUDING THE PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. 4) RENTAL PROPERTY DBA GARY HARRIS, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 7242 S VERNON, CHICAGO, IL, RESIDENTIAL RENTAL INCOME, OWNER. IS THIS PROPERTY RENTED TO ANY HTK CLIENTS ? NO. START DATE: 6/2012. APPROX # HRS/MO: 2/M; HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS: ZERO/M. DUTIES: MANAGEMENT.

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

June 1, 2016 - Present

GH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 172033
Chicago, IL
Past

May 5, 2015 - February 16, 2016

FOUNTAINHEAD ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 156185
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 17, 2014 - December 31, 2015

GH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 172033
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 27, 2013 - June 12, 2014

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 17, 2012 - June 12, 2014

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 3, 2011 - October 29, 2012

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 3, 2011 - October 29, 2012

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 20, 2009 - December 16, 2010

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 20, 2009 - December 16, 2010

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 24, 2007 - March 23, 2009

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 14, 2006 - March 23, 2009

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 3, 2005 - December 19, 2006

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 6, 2005 - December 19, 2006

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 31, 2002 - July 31, 2003

G.H. ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120384
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 29, 2001 - April 29, 2005

BEREAN CAPITAL INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 24915
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 30, 2000 - January 19, 2001

M. R. BEAL & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 22088
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 30, 1998 - January 11, 2001

MELVIN SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 29767
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 20, 1996 - September 25, 1997

HARRIS NESBITT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7299
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 22, 1994 - December 12, 1996

BEREAN CAPITAL INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 24915
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 15, 1992 - March 17, 1993

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

September 16, 1991 - February 19, 1992

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

September 16, 1991 - February 19, 1992

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
Illinois
(6/1/2016)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/31/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/27/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/21/1994
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 9/12/1991
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/2/2002
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

GP
GH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
GARY HARRIS CIEL BLEU PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | GH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | GARY HARRIS PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 172033 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2016 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
Chicago, IL
Mailing Address
205 N Michigan Ave. Suite 810, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone number
+1 (888) 399-2049
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

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GH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 172033Chicago, IL

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