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David W. Gauhs

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES
DALLAS, TX 75225
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CRD#: 3262028
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David W GauhsFIFTH THIRD SECURITIES

Professional summary


David W Gauhs, who also goes by David William Gauhs, David Gauhs, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. located in Dallas, Texas.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. David has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Aliases


David William Gauhs | David Gauhs

Other business activities


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Outside Employment; Comerica Financial Advisors; Financial Advisor; Comerica Financial Advisors; 8850 Boedeker, , Dallas, TX, 75225; Investment-Related; 11/06/2023; 40 to 59 hours per month; 20 to 39 during trading hours. Other Business Activities; Financial Oxygen/Maestro; FO2 is a cash management platform for corporate and institutional clients; 8850 Boedeker, , Dallas, TX, 75225; Investment-Related; 11/06/2023; 10 to 19 hours per month; 10 to 19 during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 8, 2026 - Present

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 8850 Boedeker St, Dallas, TX 75225
RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
DALLAS, TX
Current

July 8, 2026 - Present

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 8850 Boedeker St, Dallas, TX 75225
RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 3, 2023 - September 22, 2026

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Dallas, TX
Past

August 21, 2023 - September 22, 2026

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
Dallas, TX
Past

March 31, 2010 - November 3, 2023

COMERICA SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 17079
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 19, 2010 - November 3, 2023

COMERICA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17079
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 23, 2009 - February 16, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PLANO, TX
Past

October 23, 2009 - February 16, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PLANO, TX
Past

October 20, 2004 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
ADDISON, TX
Past

October 20, 2004 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
ADDISON, TX
Past

December 2, 2002 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 25, 1999 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY

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".
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(9/22/2026)
RR
Arizona
(8/10/2026)
RR
California
(7/8/2026)
RR
Florida
(7/9/2026)
RR
New York
(7/14/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(9/23/2026)
RR
Ohio
(9/22/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(9/23/2026)
RR
Texas
(7/8/2026)
IAR
Texas
(7/8/2026)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 9/15/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 8/24/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
34 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090xb, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Mailing Address
38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Phone number
(888) 889-1025
Established
Ohio since 05/01/1925
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
13,533

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

PASSAGEWAY MANAGED ACCOUNT WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (7/14/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOWNER
CORSARIE, ROBERT ALBERTDIRECTOR, HEAD OF RETAIL BROKERAGE2213136
JACOBS, JARRETT ANDREWDIRECTOR, BD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3190249
JOHNSON MOBLEY, SHANNONDIRECTOR, REGIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGER2583704
KELLY, GINGER MICHELLEDIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - RETAIL2357692
LUDWICK, JAMES PAULDIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS4286771
LYONS, TIMOTHYDIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR-TRADING2544688
MARCUS, ROBERT FRANKLINDIRECTOR, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS2512810
OVERMANN, JUSTIN MICHAELDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4419793
STRATMOEN, CHRISTOPHER SCOTTDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5873893

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts47,014
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,924,793,999

Disclosures


Regulatory Event38
Arbitration19

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/20/2025
Cover Page
08/26/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628Dallas, TX 75225

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