Gerald W. Childs

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS

COLUMBUS, OH 43215

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CRD#: 2290563

Professional summary

Gerald Wayne Childs, who also goes by Gerald Wayne Childs Sr, Gerry Wayne Childs Sr, Gerald W Childs, is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio and NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION located in Columbus, Ohio.

Gerald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Gerald has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Gerald Wayne Childs Sr | Gerry Wayne Childs Sr | Gerald W Childs

Other business activities

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--Position: Owner Company/Employer G's Trees Location 1121 Oriole Drive Munster, IN 46321 Start Date: Feb 15, 2023 Hours Devoted Monthly: 20 Hours During Trading Hours: 0 Investment Related: No

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 6, 2022 - Present

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: One Nationwide Plaza 03-07-202, Columbus, OH 43215

RIA

CRD#: 142373

COLUMBUS, OH

Current

April 6, 2022 - Present

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

Office #1: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215

RIA

CRD#: 6694

GREENBURG, IN

Past

October 10, 2008 - January 5, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

GREENBURG, IN

Past

September 23, 2002 - October 10, 2008

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17490

MERRILLVILLE, IN

Past

March 20, 2002 - October 10, 2008

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 17490

MERRILLVILLE, IN

Past

April 24, 2000 - March 20, 2002

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

December 22, 1992 - May 1, 2000

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

CRD#: 4

ST. LOUIS, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 142373 / SEC#: 801-52664

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/1996 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.

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

Colorado
(7/17/2025)

Indiana
(4/8/2022)

IAR

Ohio
(4/6/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/20/2002

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/23/1992

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: 12/18/1992

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 142373 / SEC#: 801-52664

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/1996 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

One Nationwide Plaza 03-07-202, Columbus, OH 43215

Mailing Address

Phone number

(614) 435-8371

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

417

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NIA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (7/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	270,365
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 15,686,000,000

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/25/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/26/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Gerald W. Childs

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

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RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

EDWARD JONES

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/20/2002

Series 63

Date: 12/23/1992

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/18/1992

FINRA

Current Firm

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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