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Patrick A. Gierke

ACRYLIC FINANCIAL
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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CRD#: 2169974
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Professional summary


Patrick Arthur Gierke is a registered financial advisor currently at ACRYLIC FINANCIAL, INC. located in Crystal Lake, Illinois and BROOKLIGHT PLACE SECURITIES, INC. located in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Patrick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Patrick has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 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. NAME OF BUSINESS: CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REFERRING CLIENTS TO CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP FOR PROPERTY AND CASUALTY QUOTES; LOCATION: 57 E. HATTENDORF AVE, UNIT 160, ROSELLE, IL 60172; START DATE: 10/1/2015; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 2; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1. 2) NAME OF BUSINESS: REVOLUTIONARY FINANCIAL; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE SALES; LOCATION: 5 ROYAL OAK COURT, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156; TITLE: OWNER/AGENT; START DATE: 05/10/2018; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 100; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5. 3. NAME OF BUSINESS: RESOURCE INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL GROUP; NATURE OF BUSINESS: PROVIDE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES; LOCATION: 85 W ALGONQUIN ROAD, SUITE 395, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005; START DATE: 06/2016; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: LESS THAN 1; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1. 4. NAME OF BUSINESS: PRIME ONE INSURANCE; NATURE OF BUSINESS: PROVIDE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES; LOCATION: 2413 W ALGONQUIN ROAD, SUITE 420, ALGONQUIN, IL 60102; START DATE: 10/2018; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 2; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1. 5. NAME OF BUSINESS: ACRYLIC FINANCIAL, INC.; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INVESTMENT ADVISORY; LOCATION: 16930 E. PALISADES BLVD., #100, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268; TITLE: INVESTMENT ADVISORY ADVISOR; START DATE: 02/2019; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 20; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 12, 2019 - Present

ACRYLIC FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 1145 Mitchell Court Suite 223, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
RIA
CRD#: 288263
Crystal Lake, IL
Current

October 16, 2018 - Present

BROOKLIGHT PLACE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1145 Mitchell Court Suite 223, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
BD
CRD#: 15764
Crystal Lake, IL
Past

May 7, 2013 - October 16, 2018

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past

December 19, 2012 - October 16, 2018

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
Arlington Heights, IL
Past

December 13, 2004 - July 26, 2011

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
ROSEMONT, IL
Past

September 4, 1991 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

September 4, 1991 - July 26, 2011

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
ROSEMONT, IL

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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ACRYLIC FINANCIAL, INC.
ACRYLIC FINANCIAL, INC. | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | BROKERS ALLIANCE INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 288263 / SEC#: 801-123623

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/6/2022 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2022 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2022 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2022 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 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

RR
Arizona
(10/29/2018)
RR
Colorado
(3/14/2021)
RR
Florida
(5/17/2019)
RR
Hawaii
(1/17/2019)
RR
Illinois
(10/29/2018)
IAR
Illinois
(4/12/2019)
RR
Oklahoma
(11/20/2018)
RR
Texas
(10/17/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/29/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/27/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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ACRYLIC FINANCIAL, INC.
ACRYLIC FINANCIAL, INC. | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | BROKERS ALLIANCE INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 288263 / SEC#: 801-123623

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/6/2022 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2022 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2022 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2022 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
16930 East Palisades Blvd. Suite 100-c, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Mailing Address
Phone number
(833) 422-7954
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
24

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ACRYLIC FINANCIAL, INC. FORM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts298
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 58,442,331

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Company Information


ACRYLIC FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 288263Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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