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Richard S. Gerek

ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES
Galveston, TX 77550
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CRD#: 2911106
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Professional summary

Richard Stephen Gerek is a registered financial professional currently at ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Galveston, Texas.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Richard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 4, 2012 - Present

ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: One Moody Plaza, Suite 1463, Galveston, TX 77550Office #2: One Moody Plaza, Suite 1423, Galveston, TX 77550
BD
CRD#: 158883
Galveston, TX
Past

August 3, 2001 - September 4, 2012

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 759
GALVESTON, TX
Past

August 15, 1997 - March 23, 2000

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS

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.

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RR
Texas
(9/4/2012)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/7/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/29/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 10/20/2004
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 158883 / SEC#: , 8-68938

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

Main Address
One Moody Plaza, Suite 1463, Galveston, TX 77550
Mailing Address
One Moody Plaza Suite 1463, Galveston, TX 77550
Phone number
(409) 621-7809
Established
Texas since 12/21/2010
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (18 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYDIRECT OWNER
LUIKART, THAD MICHAELDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & CEO5111050
MERRILL, BRODY JASONSVP, CFO, FINOP5450137
WHITE, STACEY LEIGHAVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2721039

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Company Information

ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 158883Galveston, TX 77550

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