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John M. Barnat

GAR WOOD SECURITIES
Boston, MA 02109
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CRD#: 2505781
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Professional summary


John Michael Barnat, who also goes by John M Barnat, is a registered financial professional currently at GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 3, SIE, Series 57, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John M Barnat

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 11, 2016 - Present

GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 75 State Street Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109
BD
CRD#: 138033
Boston, MA
Past

April 23, 2010 - July 12, 2016

BTIG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 122225
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 9, 2005 - May 3, 2010

COWEN EXECUTION SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 35693
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 23, 2000 - May 2, 2005

BOSTON INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 5861
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 20, 1998 - June 20, 2000

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

January 25, 1996 - October 18, 1996

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

RR
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

RR
Florida
(10/3/2022)
RR
Georgia
(8/11/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/11/2016)
RR
Nebraska
(11/16/2022)
RR
New York
(8/11/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/23/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57
Date: 8/16/2016
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GW
GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC
GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC | TOLEDOTRADE

CRD#: 138033 / SEC#: , 8-67143

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1250 East Diehl Road Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563
Mailing Address
1250 East Diehl Road Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563
Phone number
(312) 566-0741
Established
Delaware since 02/20/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GERECKE, DENNIS ROBERTCLASS A MEMBER, EVP, COO, ROSFP1856554
JERSEY, ROBERT STANTONCEO, CLASS A MEMBER, SOLE MGR.1592359
ROETTGER, ANDREWCLASS B MEMBER7427489
JERSEY, RICHARD ANDREWCLASS B MEMBER8002945
DOOLEY, BRADFORD ROUTSIDE FINOP, PRIMARY FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRIMARY OPERATIONS OFFICER4308078
GANTAR, CRAIG MICHAELCLASS B MEMBER, SVP, SALES MANAGER3238628
GOUWENS, SHERRY LEECLASS B MEMBER , CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER4458617
JERSEY, ROBERT COLEMANCLASS B MEMBER, SVP - SENIOR RELATIONSHIP MGR5870086
TATTAS, MICHAEL CARLCLASS B MEMBER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4386824

Disclosures


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Company Information


GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 138033Boston, MA 02109

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