Francis M. Gargano

CREATIVEONE WEALTH

Green Village, NJ 07935

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CRD#: 2250170

Professional summary

Francis Michael Gargano, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Francis Michael Gargano, Frank Michael Gargano, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC located in Green Village, New Jersey.

Francis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Francis has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Francis Michael Gargano | Frank Michael Gargano

Other business activities

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(dba) FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE NETWORK, LLC; Investment Related; 661 Shunpike Road, Suite 8, Green Village, NHJ 09735; President/Owner; Start Date 10/2004; 250 hours per month; Insurance and investment product sales and service as well as investment advisory services. Insurance sales include life, health, disability and long-term care products.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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ChFC^®

Chartered Financial Consultant

CLU^®

Chartered Life Underwriter

Experience

Current

May 3, 2024 - Present

CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 661 Shunpike Rd, Ste 8, Green Village, NJ 07935

RIA

CRD#: 281213

Green Village, NJ

Past

November 8, 2019 - May 17, 2024

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15708

Springfield, NJ

Past

October 28, 2019 - May 17, 2024

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15708

Springfield, NJ

Past

January 21, 2005 - November 6, 2019

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

SPRINGFIELD, NJ

Past

November 8, 2004 - November 6, 2019

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 14869

SPRINGFIELD, NJ

Past

August 6, 2003 - October 19, 2004

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 46173

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 14, 2003 - October 19, 2004

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

NEW YORK, NY

Past

July 11, 2001 - December 17, 2002

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

June 19, 1992 - June 11, 2001

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 19, 1992 - June 11, 2001

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 281213 / SEC#: 801-106677

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2015 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

New Jersey
(5/6/2024)

IAR

New York
(5/6/2024)

IAR

Texas
(5/3/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/30/1992

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/6/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/18/1992

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 2/12/1998

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 281213 / SEC#: 801-106677

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

6330 Sprint Pkwy Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66211

Mailing Address

Phone number

(913) 402-7897

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

217

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CREATIVEONE WEALTH ADV PART 2A 03.31.2025 (4/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	29,437
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 4,828,907,475

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Francis M. Gargano

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/30/1992

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/6/2000

Series 6

Date: 6/18/1992

Series 26

Date: 2/12/1998

Current Firm

CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

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