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Michael Edward Mcgarry

OPTSECURITIES
CHARLOTTE, NC
·CRD# 3140698·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Edward Mcgarry is a registered financial advisor currently at OPTSECURITIES, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

OPTSECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 47529
BD
200 S. College St. 16th Floor, Charlotte, NC, 28202
February 3, 2015 - Present
OPTSECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 47529
BD
Charlotte, NC
February 28, 2000 - December 21, 2005
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
St. Louis, MO
October 1, 1999 - March 9, 2000
FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.·CRD# 6124
BD
Charlotte, NC
December 2, 1998 - October 1, 1999

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Current Firm

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OPTSECURITIES, LLC

OPT CAPITAL, LLC | OPTSECURITIES, LLC | OPT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 47529 / SEC#: 8-51811
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

200 S. College St. 16th Floor, Charlotte, NC, 28202

Mailing Address

200 S. College St. 16th Floor, Charlotte, NC, 28202

Phone Number

(704) 731-5990

Established

North Carolina since 09/08/1998

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
OPTCAPITAL, LLCSOLE MEMBER—
EHRHART, RICHARD DANACEO AND CHIEF SUPERVISORY OFFICER2653050
EHRHART, RICHARD DANACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2653050
THORNTON, JONATHAN DAVIDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5095799

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Other business activities

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
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Alabama
(3/12/2019)
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Alaska
(6/29/2022)
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Arizona
(3/19/2019)
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Arkansas
(7/17/2020)
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California
(12/9/2016)
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Colorado
(3/19/2019)
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Connecticut
(4/17/2019)
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Delaware
(3/9/2021)
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District of Columbia
(2/19/2021)
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Florida
(2/3/2015)
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Georgia
(4/7/2015)
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Hawaii
(5/20/2021)
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Idaho
(1/19/2021)
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Illinois
(4/4/2019)
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Indiana
(1/5/2016)
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Iowa
(5/7/2019)
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Kansas
(12/13/2016)
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Kentucky
(3/25/2015)
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Louisiana
(2/16/2015)
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Maine
(2/24/2021)
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Maryland
(2/2/2021)
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Massachusetts
(4/24/2017)
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Michigan
(2/19/2021)
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Minnesota
(9/17/2020)
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Mississippi
(2/13/2020)
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Missouri
(6/19/2019)
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Montana
(11/24/2020)
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Nebraska
(3/20/2018)
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Nevada
(3/19/2019)
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New Hampshire
(2/5/2021)
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New Jersey
(12/13/2018)
RR
New Mexico
(11/17/2020)
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New York
(7/31/2018)
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North Carolina
(2/27/2015)
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North Dakota
(2/23/2021)
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Ohio
(2/3/2015)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/7/2019)
RR
Oregon
(3/25/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/7/2019)
RR
Puerto Rico
(8/5/2019)
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Rhode Island
(1/11/2021)
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South Carolina
(3/3/2015)
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South Dakota
(3/5/2021)
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Tennessee
(9/23/2015)
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Texas
(2/27/2015)
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Utah
(3/11/2019)
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Vermont
(3/16/2021)
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Virgin Islands
(10/7/2022)
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Virginia
(1/5/2016)
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Washington
(3/12/2019)
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West Virginia
(11/12/2020)
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Wisconsin
(6/19/2020)
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Wyoming
(3/16/2021)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2015About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 2003About the Series 65 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2015About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2003About the Series 24 exam
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