Gary C. Cowles

MERGENT WEALTH

Dallas, TX 75209

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CRD#: 4757518

Professional summary

Gary Craig Cowles JR, who also goes by Gary Craig Cowles, is a registered financial advisor currently at MERGENT WEALTH, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Gary has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Gary Craig Cowles

Other business activities

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10/11/2019 - Advisor Resource Council - DBA: (Hybrid) Mergent Group - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Start Date: 01/01/2020 - 120 Hours Per Month/120 Hours During Securities Trading. 03/03/2022 - Mergent Wealth, LLC - Investment Related - 3400 N Central Expwy Ste 110-206, Richardson, TX 75082 - Planning Only Registered Investment Advisor - CEO and CCO - Start Date: 09/01/2021 - 160 hours per month/160 hours during securities trading.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 18, 2021 - Present

MERGENT WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 7701 Lemmon Ave Suite 260-a226, Dallas, TX 75209

RIA

CRD#: 313559

Dallas, TX

Past

July 2, 2014 - August 22, 2024

ADVISOR RESOURCE COUNCIL

RIA

CRD#: 164109

RICHARDSON, TX

Past

June 9, 2014 - January 7, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

DALLAS, TX

Past

February 24, 2011 - June 10, 2014

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 468

DALLAS, TX

Past

February 11, 2011 - June 10, 2014

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

DALLAS, TX

Past

December 16, 2009 - February 24, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

IRVING, TX

Past

May 28, 2009 - February 24, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

IRVING, TX

Past

February 20, 2004 - May 28, 2009

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

DULUTH, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

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

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Texas
(8/18/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/24/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/21/2004

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/14/2009

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/19/2004

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

MERGENT WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 313559 / SEC#:

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/18/2021 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

7701 Lemmon Ave Suite 260-a226, Dallas, TX 75209

Mailing Address

Phone number

(972) 590-8808

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Gary Craig Cowles JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ADVISOR RESOURCE COUNCIL

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/24/2009

Series 63

Date: 2/21/2004

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/14/2009

Series 6

Date: 2/19/2004

Current Firm

MERGENT WEALTH, LLC

Contact information

Documents

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Company Information

MERGENT WEALTH, LLC

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