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Gary A. Ladrido

GT SECURITIES
Los Angeles, CA 90094
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CRD#: 3129982
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Professional summary

Gary Aquino Ladrido, who also goes by Gary A Ladrido, is a registered financial advisor currently at GT SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Gary is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Gary has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Gary A Ladrido

Other business activities

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 15, 2019 - Present

GT SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
BD
CRD#: 116012
Los Angeles, CA
Past

February 11, 2016 - May 4, 2017

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 156046
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 14, 2013 - November 10, 2014

POTOMAC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 39800
MIDDLETOWN, MD
Past

August 29, 2011 - March 8, 2013

MARCO POLO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 46561
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 19, 2010 - June 24, 2011

RA CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40992
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - February 18, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - February 18, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 23, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 23, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 27, 2007 - August 8, 2007

EPLANNING SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46000
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 20, 2007 - August 8, 2007

EPLANNING ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 109184
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

January 3, 2005 - May 6, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 3, 2005 - May 6, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 30, 2004 - December 31, 2004

DEAN CHASE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 132856
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 19, 2003 - September 24, 2004

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 19, 2003 - September 24, 2004

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 22, 2002 - February 5, 2003

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 22, 2002 - February 5, 2003

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

June 15, 1999 - May 24, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 9, 1998 - May 24, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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
California
(1/15/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/28/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/1/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/4/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/7/2007
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/25/1998
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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GT SECURITIES, INC.
GROWTHINK SECURITIES, INC. | GT SECURITIES, INC. | GROWTHINK, INC.

CRD#: 116012 / SEC#: , 8-53527

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

Main Address
12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Mailing Address
12130 Millennium Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Phone number
(310) 846-5004
Established
California since 12/06/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GROWTHINK, INC.PARENT CORPORATION
MUELLER, MICHELLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6707697
TURO, JAMES STEVENMANAGING DIRECTOR2083402

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Company Information

GT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 116012Los Angeles, CA 90094

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