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Gretchen Ludwig

CRD# 2540956·Registered 2011 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Gretchen 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.

Professional Summary

Gretchen Ludwig, who also goes by Gretchen Renae Kieffer, Gretchen Renee Kieffer, Gretchen Kieffer, Greta Renee Ludwig, Greta Ludwig, Gretchen Renae Ludwig, Gretchen Renee Ludwig, was a registered financial advisor. Gretchen was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 2011 - 2026. Gretchen had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

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Other Aliases

Gretchen Renae Kieffer, Gretchen Renee Kieffer, Gretchen Kieffer, Greta Renee Ludwig, Greta Ludwig, Gretchen Renae Ludwig, Gretchen Renee Ludwig

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

15 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 116681
BD
Colorado Springs, CO
January 15, 2026 - April 9, 2026
HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 145323
RIA
Colorado Springs, CO
January 13, 2026 - April 9, 2026
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
RIA
Denver, CO
April 1, 2025 - May 20, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Denver, CO
April 1, 2025 - May 20, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Golden, CO
November 18, 2024 - December 13, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Golden, CO
November 18, 2024 - December 13, 2024
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
RIA
Golden, CO
January 19, 2024 - November 21, 2024
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Golden, CO
January 19, 2024 - November 21, 2024
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 421
RIA
Golden, CO
July 18, 2023 - January 19, 2024
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 421
BD
Golden, CO
July 18, 2023 - January 19, 2024
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC·CRD# 149018
RIA
Lone Tree, CO
August 2, 2022 - May 26, 2023
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
Lone Tree, CO
August 2, 2022 - May 26, 2023
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC·CRD# 149018
RIA
Greenwood Village, CO
October 23, 2019 - August 25, 2020
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
Greenwood Village, CO
October 23, 2019 - August 25, 2020
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC·CRD# 149018
RIA
Lone Tree, CO
May 7, 2018 - January 9, 2019
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
Lone Tree, CO
June 24, 2016 - January 9, 2019
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
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Denver, CO
June 19, 2015 - May 27, 2016
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
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Denver, CO
June 19, 2015 - May 27, 2016
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
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San Diego, CA
January 16, 2015 - May 5, 2015
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
RIA
San Diego, CA
January 15, 2015 - May 5, 2015
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Castle Rock, CO
November 15, 2011 - September 2, 2014

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Current Firm

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HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: 8-53560
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414

Mailing Address

200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414

Phone Number

(312) 962-3800

Established

Illinois since 06/28/2001

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Large

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLCPARENT COMPANY—
BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPHCTO1530829
COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION1813688
GRAY, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
KARL, MATTHEW JAMESPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP5361093
SANGEKAR, JASON ACHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5159857

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

5

Arbitration

1

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

(1) LifeWealth Principles LLC/ DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) / Investment Related / At reported business location(s) /160 hours per month/100% time spent

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2014About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2011About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2017About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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