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Robert K. Mcdonald

GAR WOOD SECURITIES
Falmouth, MA
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CRD#: 326884
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Professional summary

Robert Kevin Mcdonald is a registered financial professional currently at GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC located in Falmouth, Massachusetts.

Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1970. Robert has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 5, Series 1, Series 4, Series 24 and Series 40 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 27, 2016 - Present

GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 138033
Falmouth, MA
Past

July 30, 2007 - July 26, 2016

1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39164
SEEKONK, MA
Past

November 11, 1976 - August 2, 2007

CM SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7284
SEEKONK, MA
Past

August 24, 1970 - December 4, 1976

F. L. PUTNAM & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6305

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(7/27/2016)
RR
Maryland
(10/5/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/27/2016)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/27/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(11/20/2019)
RR
South Dakota
(9/16/2016)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/23/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/28/2020
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 12/12/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/27/1968
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 1/2/2023
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 10/2/1976
Registered Principal Examination
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)

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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
DOOLEY, BRADFORD ROUTSIDE FINOP, PRIMARY FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRIMARY OPERATIONS OFFICER4308078
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

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Company Information

GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 138033Falmouth, MA

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