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Donald J. Garner

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CRD#: 2708240
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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.

Donald Jay Garner, who also goes by Don Garner, was a registered financial professional .

Donald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Donald had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases

Don Garner

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

February 17, 2012 - December 31, 2017

GARNER FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 160022
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

July 14, 2008 - March 2, 2012

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 1763
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

July 14, 2008 - March 2, 2012

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

September 29, 2006 - July 15, 2008

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
BETHESDA, MD
Past

September 26, 2006 - July 15, 2008

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
BETHESDA, MD
Past

February 10, 2004 - September 19, 2006

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
BETHESDA, MD
Past

February 3, 2004 - September 19, 2006

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
BETHESDA, MD
Past

May 15, 2001 - December 2, 2003

TRUSTED SECURITIES ADVISORS CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 24049
BETHESDA, MD
Past

April 9, 2001 - December 2, 2003

TRUSTED SECURITIES ADVISORS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 24049
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 6, 2001 - January 16, 2004

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 4386
BETHESDA, MD
Past

January 19, 2001 - January 16, 2004

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 27, 1997 - November 23, 1999

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

February 21, 1996 - August 28, 1997

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/20/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/20/1996
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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GARNER FINANCIAL, LLC
GARNER FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 160022 / SEC#:

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Contact information

Main Address
15204 Omega Drive Suite 210, Rockville, MD 20850
Mailing Address
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Company Information

GARNER FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 160022

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