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Craig M. Gantar
GAR WOOD SECURITIES
Glen Ellyn, IL
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CRD#: 3238628
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Professional summary
Craig Michael Gantar is a registered financial professional 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.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 30, 2007 - Present
GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC
Office #2: 1250 East Diehl Road Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563BD
CRD#: 138033
Glen Ellyn, IL
Past
January 2, 2000 - November 27, 2007
TERRA NOVA FINANCIAL, LLC
BD
CRD#: 37761
CHICAGO, IL
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(1/14/2014)
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Alaska(12/10/2018)
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Arizona(1/14/2014)
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Arkansas(10/24/2016)
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Connecticut(2/23/2016)
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Delaware(11/3/2018)
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District of Columbia(11/28/2018)
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Florida(2/23/2016)
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Georgia(4/15/2010)
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Hawaii(11/3/2018)
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Idaho(1/14/2014)
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Illinois(1/29/2008)
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Indiana(1/13/2020)
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Iowa(11/3/2018)
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Kentucky(1/14/2014)
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Louisiana(5/14/2014)
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Maine(12/21/2018)
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Massachusetts(3/26/2019)
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Michigan(10/28/2013)
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Minnesota(1/14/2014)
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Mississippi(11/3/2018)
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Nebraska(11/3/2018)
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New Jersey(1/4/2010)
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New York(1/29/2008)
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North Carolina(1/15/2014)
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North Dakota(12/17/2018)
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Ohio(5/14/2014)
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Oklahoma(1/14/2014)
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Oregon(1/14/2014)
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Pennsylvania(1/14/2014)
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Puerto Rico(10/22/2014)
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Rhode Island(7/19/2016)
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South Carolina(1/14/2014)
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South Dakota(9/6/2016)
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Tennessee(1/11/2021)
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Texas(1/7/2015)
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Vermont(11/27/2018)
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Washington(1/14/2014)
RR
West Virginia(1/14/2014)
RR
Wisconsin(5/14/2014)
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Wyoming(10/31/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 2/16/2010
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC
GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC | TOLEDOTRADE
CRD#: 138033 / SEC#: , 8-67143
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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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
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| GERECKE, DENNIS ROBERT | CLASS A MEMBER, EVP, COO, ROSFP | 1856554 |
| JERSEY, ROBERT STANTON | CEO, CLASS A MEMBER, SOLE MGR. | 1592359 |
| ROETTGER, ANDREW | CLASS B MEMBER | 7427489 |
| JERSEY, RICHARD ANDREW | CLASS B MEMBER | 8002945 |
| DOOLEY, BRADFORD R | OUTSIDE FINOP, PRIMARY FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRIMARY OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4308078 |
| GANTAR, CRAIG MICHAEL | CLASS B MEMBER, SVP, SALES MANAGER | 3238628 |
| GOUWENS, SHERRY LEE | CLASS B MEMBER , CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 4458617 |
| JERSEY, ROBERT COLEMAN | CLASS B MEMBER, SVP - SENIOR RELATIONSHIP MGR | 5870086 |
| TATTAS, MICHAEL CARL | CLASS B MEMBER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4386824 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
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