AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why AdvisorCheck
CG

Craig Michael Gantar

GAR WOOD SECURITIES
Glen Ellyn, IL
·CRD# 3238628·26 years experience

Professional Summary

Craig Michael Gantar is a registered financial advisor currently at GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Craig is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Craig has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

Blog Corner

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
View profile
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Videos & Posts

This advisor has not added any videos or posts yet.

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Contact Information

This advisor has not claimed their profile yet, so there is no contact information to display at this time.

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Disclosures are events reported to regulators, such as customer disputes, regulatory actions, employment separations, or financial events. Some are resolved, denied, or contested — a disclosure is not a verdict. We recommend asking an advisor directly about any disclosure on their record.

Disclosures on record.

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities. Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 138033
BD
1. Glen Ellyn, IL2. 1250 East Diehl Road Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563
November 30, 2007 - Present
TERRA NOVA FINANCIAL, LLC·CRD# 37761
BD
Chicago, IL
January 2, 2000 - November 27, 2007

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

Current Firm

GW
GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 138033 / SEC#: 8-67143
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1250 East Diehl Road Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563

Mailing Address

1250 East Diehl Road Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563

Phone Number

(312) 566-0741

Established

Delaware since 02/20/2004

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GERECKE, DENNIS ROBERTCLASS A MEMBER, EVP, COO, ROSFP1856554
JERSEY, ROBERT STANTONCEO, CLASS A MEMBER, SOLE MGR.1592359
ROETTGER, ANDREWCLASS B MEMBER7427489
JERSEY, RICHARD ANDREWCLASS B MEMBER8002945
DEGOOD, BRET ANTHONYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7967462
GANTAR, CRAIG MICHAELCLASS B MEMBER, SVP, SALES MANAGER3238628
GOUWENS, SHERRY LEECLASS B MEMBER , CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER4458617
JERSEY, ROBERT COLEMANCLASS B MEMBER, SVP - SENIOR RELATIONSHIP MGR5870086
TATTAS, MICHAEL CARLCLASS B MEMBER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4386824

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

3

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

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.

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(1/14/2014)
RR
Alaska
(12/10/2018)
RR
Arizona
(1/14/2014)
RR
Arkansas
(10/24/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(2/23/2016)
RR
Delaware
(11/3/2018)
RR
District of Columbia
(11/28/2018)
RR
Florida
(2/23/2016)
RR
Georgia
(4/15/2010)
RR
Hawaii
(11/3/2018)
RR
Idaho
(1/14/2014)
RR
Illinois
(1/29/2008)
RR
Indiana
(1/13/2020)
RR
Iowa
(11/3/2018)
RR
Kentucky
(1/14/2014)
RR
Louisiana
(5/14/2014)
RR
Maine
(12/21/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/26/2019)
RR
Michigan
(10/28/2013)
RR
Minnesota
(1/14/2014)
RR
Mississippi
(11/3/2018)
RR
Nebraska
(11/3/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(1/4/2010)
RR
New York
(1/29/2008)
RR
North Carolina
(1/15/2014)
RR
North Dakota
(12/17/2018)
RR
Ohio
(5/14/2014)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/14/2014)
RR
Oregon
(1/14/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/14/2014)
RR
Puerto Rico
(10/22/2014)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/19/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(1/14/2014)
RR
South Dakota
(9/6/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(1/11/2021)
RR
Texas
(1/7/2015)
RR
Vermont
(11/27/2018)
RR
Washington
(1/14/2014)
RR
West Virginia
(1/14/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/14/2014)
RR
Wyoming
(10/31/2018)

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 Jan 2000About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2025About the Series 52TO exam

Series 57TO — Securities Trader Exam

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 57TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 55 — Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Passed Feb 2010

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2015About the Series 53 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2014About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Craig Michael Gantar's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Similar Advisors

Guy David Peel
Guy David Peel

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

HELENA, MT · CRD#
Mark Brown
Mark Brown

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

ESTERO, FL · CRD#
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey Paul Meotti

MORGAN STANLEY

MADISON, CT · CRD#
Douglas Paul Kinsey
Douglas Paul Kinsey

SOLTIS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Oakwood, OH · CRD#
CG
Follow Craig
Get alerted to job moves, licensing changes, and new disclosures
Free — no card required