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Gerald W. Howard

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CRD#: 4267914
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Professional summary


Gerald Wayne Howard was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Gerald is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 2000. Prior to being barred, Gerald had worked at 7 firms, which includes J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC, CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP., FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES INC., CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION, EK&A, MML INVESTORS SERVICES LLC.

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Question & Answer


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 (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

October 1, 2012 - November 5, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
MT. PROSPECT, IL
Past

October 1, 2012 - November 5, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
MT. PROSPECT, IL
Past

March 13, 2009 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
MT. PROSPECT, IL
Past

March 13, 2009 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
MT. PROSPECT, IL
Past

November 17, 2008 - February 27, 2009

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
VERNON HILLS, IL
Past

November 17, 2008 - February 27, 2009

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
VERNON HILLS, IL
Past

June 6, 2008 - October 31, 2008

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11853
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 6, 2008 - October 31, 2008

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11853
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 6, 2005 - June 2, 2008

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Past

July 6, 2005 - June 2, 2008

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Past

January 9, 2003 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Past

January 9, 2003 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 3, 2002 - September 21, 2004

EK&A

RIA
CRD#: 123817
GLEN ELLYN, IL
Past

November 22, 2000 - January 22, 2003

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 20, 2000 - January 22, 2003

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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".
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BEAR, STEARNS & CO. | JPMORGAN H&Q | JPMORGAN CHASE | J.P.MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | J.P. MORGAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC | J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES | J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE CLIENT | J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE BANK | J.P. MORGAN | CHASE PRIVATE CLIENT | CHASE INVESTMENTS | BEAR, STEARNS & CO. INC.

CRD#: 79 / SEC#: 801-3702, 8-35008

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/3/1965 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/31/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BEAR, STEARNS & CO. | JPMORGAN H&Q | JPMORGAN CHASE | J.P.MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | J.P. MORGAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC | J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES | J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE CLIENT | J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE BANK | J.P. MORGAN | CHASE PRIVATE CLIENT | CHASE INVESTMENTS | BEAR, STEARNS & CO. INC.

CRD#: 79 / SEC#: 801-3702, 8-35008

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/3/1965 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Mailing Address
1111 Polaris Pkwy Floor 3f, Columbus, OH 43240
Phone number
(212) 272-2000
Established
Delaware since 08/12/1985
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
8,327

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (CWM) (11/5/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
J.P. MORGAN BROKER-DEALER HOLDINGS INC.MEMBER
AIDELSON, DAVIDCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER7884539
ALAOUI ABDALLAOUI, RACHIDCEO, CHAIR, ELECTED MANAGER7122597
BISESI, BRIAN JELECTED MANAGER3090554
CHOI, MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER6597789
COLLINS, JAMES MICHAELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2725065
DEMPSEY, PATRICK PAULTREASURER2830362
ENGLANDER, ADAM FELECTED MANAGER2941059
FOLEY, KEVIN JELECTED MANAGER4012244
KLION, ROGERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5082261
MCCRUM, CARRIEELECTED MANAGER7675791
SABLE, MATTHEW DELECTED MANAGER4835849
TEPPER, ERIC D.ELECTED MANAGER2242377
VIENICK, PAULELECTED MANAGER2212982
VILLWOCK, DAVID SCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER8071637

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,055,400
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 352,605,441,286

Disclosures


Regulatory Event392
Civil Event9
Arbitration143

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/25/2025
Cover Page
10/25/2024
11/27/2023
01/03/2023

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Company Information


J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

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