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Marion T. Gerse

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CRD#: 2482779
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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.

Marion T Gerse, who also goes by Marion T. Alvarez, Marion Takemura Alvarez, Marion Takemura Gerse, Marion A Kashan, was a registered financial professional .

Marion is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Marion had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Marion T. Alvarez | Marion Takemura Alvarez | Marion Takemura Gerse | Marion A Kashan

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


Past

November 1, 2016 - September 15, 2017

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 199
ENCINO, CA
Past

November 1, 2016 - September 15, 2017

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 199
ENCINO, CA
Past

November 14, 2014 - October 17, 2016

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14455
GLENDALE, CA
Past

November 14, 2014 - October 17, 2016

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14455
GLENDALE, CA
Past

April 5, 2011 - November 3, 2014

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 21786
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

April 5, 2011 - November 3, 2014

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21786
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

August 31, 2010 - March 31, 2011

WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39914
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 31, 2010 - March 31, 2011

WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39914
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 6, 2008 - April 29, 2010

AFA ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129104
CALABASAS, CA
Past

October 6, 2008 - April 29, 2010

AFA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127648
CALABASAS, CA
Past

January 10, 2007 - June 3, 2008

CROWELL, WEEDON & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 193
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 16, 2006 - June 3, 2008

CROWELL, WEEDON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 193
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 20, 2005 - October 13, 2005

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 15, 2005 - October 13, 2005

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

March 28, 2005 - June 6, 2005

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

May 13, 2003 - March 28, 2005

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

May 13, 2003 - June 6, 2005

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

June 26, 2002 - April 11, 2003

FDX ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 104601
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

February 27, 2001 - April 11, 2003

LONDON PACIFIC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25089
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

April 25, 2000 - November 28, 2000

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40395
FOLSOM, CA
Past

March 2, 2000 - April 14, 2000

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
CROWELL, WEEDON & CO., A DIVISION OF D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. | D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. | D. A. DAVIDSON & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 199 / SEC#: 801-45761, 8-2399

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/8/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/30/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 8/31/2005
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.
CROWELL, WEEDON & CO., A DIVISION OF D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. | D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. | D. A. DAVIDSON & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 199 / SEC#: 801-45761, 8-2399

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/8/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
8 Third Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 5015, Great Falls, MT 59403-5015
Phone number
(406) 727-4200
Established
Montana since 05/01/1935
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
650

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (8/29/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
D.A. DAVIDSON COMPANIESHOLDING COMPANY
BEAUPREZ, JACQUELINE ANNSVP, GENERAL COUNSEL4075012
CRONK, JAMES LEEPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1104799
DISPENSE, MARC RUSSELLPRESIDENT, FIXED INCOME CAPITAL MARKETS4655410
MARTINEZ, LAWRENCE TODDCHARIMAN AND CEO, D.A. DAVIDSON COMPANIES, DIRECTOR4596308
MCCUBBIN, JARED CSVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4969077
MCKINNEY, RORY ADAMPRESIDENT, EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS4735577
PURPURA, MICHAEL JOSEPHPRESIDENT, WEALTH MANAGEMENT, DIRECTOR2095576
ZADICK, JUSTINE MILNEPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER6452559

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts86,818
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 36,175,333,459

Disclosures


Regulatory Event41
Arbitration7

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/13/2025
Cover Page
09/27/2024
11/13/2023
12/22/2022

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Company Information


D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

CRD#: 199

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