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Kathleen O. Gerdes

HARRIS ASSOCIATES SECURITIES L.P.
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 2974665
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Professional summary


Kathleen Octavia Gerdes, who also goes by Katie Gerdes, is a registered financial professional currently at HARRIS ASSOCIATES SECURITIES L.P. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Kathleen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Kathleen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Katie Gerdes

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

April 13, 2006 - Present

HARRIS ASSOCIATES SECURITIES L.P.

Office #1: 111 S. Wacker Drive Suite 4600, Chicago, IL 60606Office #2: 111 S. Wacker Drive Suite 4600, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 6959
Chicago, IL
Past

April 12, 2005 - March 28, 2006

AT INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47837
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 22, 2000 - March 28, 2006

CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109644
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 15, 1997 - January 1, 1998

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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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

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Alabama
(7/13/2006)
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Alaska
(6/5/2006)
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Arizona
(7/13/2006)
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Arkansas
(7/13/2006)
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California
(7/13/2006)
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Colorado
(4/13/2006)
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Connecticut
(4/18/2006)
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Delaware
(7/13/2006)
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District of Columbia
(4/13/2006)
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Florida
(4/13/2006)
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Georgia
(7/13/2006)
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Hawaii
(7/13/2006)
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Idaho
(7/13/2006)
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Illinois
(4/25/2006)
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Indiana
(7/13/2006)
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Iowa
(7/13/2006)
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Kansas
(7/13/2006)
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Kentucky
(7/13/2006)
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Louisiana
(4/13/2006)
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Maine
(4/18/2006)
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Maryland
(4/13/2006)
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Massachusetts
(7/13/2006)
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Michigan
(7/13/2006)
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Minnesota
(7/13/2006)
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Mississippi
(7/13/2006)
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Missouri
(6/21/2006)
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Montana
(7/13/2006)
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Nebraska
(7/13/2006)
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Nevada
(7/13/2006)
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New Hampshire
(7/13/2006)
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New Jersey
(4/13/2006)
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New Mexico
(7/13/2006)
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New York
(7/13/2006)
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North Carolina
(7/13/2006)
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North Dakota
(7/13/2006)
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Ohio
(4/17/2006)
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Oklahoma
(7/13/2006)
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Oregon
(7/13/2006)
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Pennsylvania
(7/13/2006)
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Puerto Rico
(4/13/2006)
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Rhode Island
(7/13/2006)
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South Carolina
(7/13/2006)
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South Dakota
(7/13/2006)
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Tennessee
(7/13/2006)
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Texas
(7/13/2006)
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Utah
(7/13/2006)
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Vermont
(4/13/2006)
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Virgin Islands
(1/17/2007)
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Virginia
(4/18/2006)
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Washington
(7/13/2006)
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West Virginia
(7/13/2006)
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Wisconsin
(7/13/2006)
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Wyoming
(7/13/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/12/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


HA
HARRIS ASSOCIATES SECURITIES L.P.
HARRIS ASSOCIATES SECURITIES L.P. | HARRIS ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 6959 / SEC#: , 8-19988

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


Main Address
111 S. Wacker Drive Suite 4600, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
111 S. Wacker Drive Suite 4600, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone number
(312) 646-3600
Established
Delaware since 12/12/1986
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HARRIS ASSOCIATES L.P.LIMITED PARTNER
HARRIS ASSOCIATES INC.GENERAL PARTNER
KELLER, CHRISTOPHER WOLFGANGPRESIDENT2865184
PIETRAS, MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4278774
WEBER, ZACHARY DAVIDPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5483343
WRIGHT, RANA JEWELCHIEF LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER6357277

Disclosures


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Company Information


HARRIS ASSOCIATES SECURITIES L.P.

CRD#: 6959Chicago, IL 60606

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