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Gerardo Garza

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CRD#: 3129702
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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.

Gerardo Garza, who also goes by Jerry Garza, was a registered financial professional .

Gerardo is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Gerardo had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jerry Garza

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 27, 2020 - August 23, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
Peoria, AZ
Past

February 4, 2020 - August 23, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
Peoria, AZ
Past

August 13, 2019 - December 31, 2019

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 34815
Tempe, AZ
Past

May 2, 2019 - December 31, 2019

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
Tempe, AZ
Past

January 15, 2015 - April 11, 2018

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106715
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 17, 2014 - April 11, 2018

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

October 23, 2009 - July 8, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SUN CITY WEST, AZ
Past

October 23, 2009 - July 8, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SUN CITY WEST, AZ
Past

December 17, 2008 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
GLENDALE, AZ
Past

December 8, 2008 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
GLENDALE, AZ
Past

July 19, 2006 - December 5, 2008

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
MCALLEN, TX
Past

July 19, 2006 - December 5, 2008

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
MCALLEN, TX
Past

April 28, 2005 - July 19, 2006

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

April 28, 2005 - July 19, 2006

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

April 13, 2004 - April 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
SAN ANTONION, TX
Past

April 13, 2004 - April 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 2, 2004 - February 25, 2004

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

August 26, 2002 - October 17, 2003

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

October 21, 1998 - February 25, 2004

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/7/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/28/2000
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Phone number
+1 (800) 356-2906
Established
Minnesota since 04/26/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
563

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VOYA HOLDINGS INC.100% SHAREHOLDER
BOHN, FREDERICK HENRYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5791728
DEPRATTI, JOHN JVP, OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2927917
PAASCH, STEPHAN ANTHONYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2968516
REILLY, JONATHAN FRANCISPRESIDENT2039032

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,854
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,744,735,129

Disclosures


Regulatory Event36
Arbitration9

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Company Information


VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

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