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Gary Michael Whitman

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS
CHADDS FORD, PA
·CRD# 2191529·15 years experience

Professional Summary

Gary Michael Whitman, who also goes by Gary Michael Whitman Mr., is a registered financial advisor currently at VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Gary is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Gary has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

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Other Aliases

Gary Michael Whitman Mr.

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Years of Experience

15 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 285573
BD
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
October 13, 2026 - Present
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 16164
RIA
Cedar Rapids, IA
August 20, 2024 - June 22, 2026
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 16164
BD
Cedar Rapids, IA
August 12, 2024 - June 22, 2026
ALLSPRING FUNDS MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 110841
RIA
Boston, MA
January 30, 2017 - June 25, 2024
ALLSPRING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC·CRD# 133366
BD
Boston, MA
November 18, 2015 - June 25, 2024
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Boston, MA
July 18, 2011 - May 11, 2015
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Boston, MA
April 22, 2011 - May 11, 2015

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Current Firm

VD
VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

HERALD INVESTMENT MARKETING, LLC | VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 285573 / SEC#: 8-69854
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Mailing Address

Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Phone Number

(484) 840-3701

Established

Pennsylvania since 06/13/2012

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CHADDS FORD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLCOWNER—
CHISM, PATRICK ANDREWCEO AND CCO2875421
FAIA, SALVATORE ROCCO IIPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6813402
SCARPATI, GERARDCFO AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2313132

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Other business activities

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Massachusetts
(10/13/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2011About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2011About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2011About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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