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Walter Garbacik

WESTWOOD, MA
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CRD#: 2454174
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Walter Garbacik

Professional summary


Walter Garbacik, who also goes by Walter J (jr) Garbacik, Walter John Garbacik Jr, Walter John Garbacik, Walter John Garbacki Jr, was a registered financial advisor .

Walter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Walter had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 52, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

At a Glance


Always Fiduciary

Aliases


Walter J (jr) Garbacik | Walter John Garbacik Jr | Walter John Garbacik | Walter John Garbacki Jr

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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None

Experience


Current

September 23, 2026 - Present

WESTWOOD, MA
Past

July 19, 2018 - April 9, 2021

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 6, 2018 - April 5, 2021

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 14, 2011 - November 6, 2013

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 22, 2008 - October 23, 2008

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 19714
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 28, 2005 - September 22, 2008

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 19, 2003 - December 15, 2005

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 17, 1999 - March 14, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 10, 1995 - September 10, 1999

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 22, 1994 - July 11, 1995

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 22, 1994 - June 2, 1994

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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
Massachusetts
(9/23/2026)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Status Unavailable
Passed: 2/17/2026
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 4/4/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7TO
Status Unavailable
Passed: 11/20/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 52
Status Unavailable
Passed: 3/11/2011
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 3
Status Unavailable
Passed: 4/12/2002
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 2/18/1994
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
PR
Series 10
Status Unavailable
Passed: 11/20/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
PR
Series 9
Status Unavailable
Passed: 11/20/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Current firm


No current employment

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