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Gregory W. Drake

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CRD#: 2293396
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Gregory Wayne Drake, who also goes by Gregory W Drake, was a registered financial professional .

Gregory is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Gregory had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Gregory W Drake

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

July 1, 2004 - November 4, 2008

GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 129288
LISLE, IL
Past

July 8, 2003 - July 1, 2004

GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 39805
LISLE, IL
Past

April 19, 2002 - April 20, 2012

GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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CRD#: 39805
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 8, 1993 - April 3, 2002

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, 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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GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS
CLAYMORE ADVISORS, LLC | GUGGENHEIM PARTNERS | GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS ASSET MANAGEMENT | GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS | GUGGENHEIM GLOBAL INVESTMENTS | GUGGENHEIM FUNDS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 129288 / SEC#: 801-62515

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2003 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/5/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/16/1999
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS
CLAYMORE ADVISORS, LLC | GUGGENHEIM PARTNERS | GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS ASSET MANAGEMENT | GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS | GUGGENHEIM GLOBAL INVESTMENTS | GUGGENHEIM FUNDS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 129288 / SEC#: 801-62515

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2003 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
227 West Monroe Street 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 827-0100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,723,432,251

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Company Information


GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 129288

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