Patrick J. Gara

ASSETMARK

Chicago, IL 60606

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CRD#: 4760396

Professional summary

Patrick John Gara JR, who also goes by Patrick John Gara, Patrick John Gara Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASSETMARK, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois and ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Patrick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Patrick has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Patrick John Gara | Patrick John Gara Jr

Other business activities

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ASSETMARK FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY) - IN CONCORD, CA - INVESTMENT RELATED - EMPLOYMENT START DATE 11/2016 - 160 HRS / MONTHLY, SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT OF ASSETMARK,INC. - A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER - IN CONCORD CA - AFFILIATE OF ASSETMARK BROKERAGE,LLC. - INVESTMENT RELATED.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 23, 2016 - Present

ASSETMARK, INC.

Office #1: 200 W. Madison Ave. Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60606

RIA

CRD#: 109018

Chicago, IL

Current

November 22, 2016 - Present

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

Office #1: 200 W. Madison Ave. Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60606

CRD#: 169804

Chicago, IL

Past

May 14, 2015 - September 29, 2016

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13109

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

November 10, 2014 - April 29, 2015

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 129052

OAKMONT, PA

Past

November 7, 2014 - April 29, 2015

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 129052

OAKMONT, PA

Past

August 15, 2014 - October 13, 2014

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

CRD#: 169804

Chicago, IL

Past

December 4, 2013 - August 15, 2014

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CRD#: 10465

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

July 31, 2008 - October 13, 2014

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 109018

CHICAGO, IL

Past

November 8, 2007 - November 15, 2013

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CRD#: 10465

CHICAGO, IL

Past

May 14, 2007 - July 31, 2008

GENWORTH FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC

RIA

CRD#: 105771

CHICAGO, IL

Past

January 13, 2006 - January 3, 2007

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13158

WOODLAND HILLS, CA

Past

February 26, 2004 - December 13, 2005

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

February 26, 2004 - December 13, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ASSETMARK, INC.

CRD#: 109018 / SEC#: 801-56323

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/1999 Approved)

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.

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.

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California
(1/3/2018)

Illinois
(11/22/2016)

IAR

Illinois
(11/23/2016)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/11/2007

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/19/2004

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/25/2004

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ASSETMARK, INC.

CRD#: 109018 / SEC#: 801-56323

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/1999 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1655 Grant Street 10th Floor, Concord, CA 94520-2445

Mailing Address

Phone number

(800) 664-5345

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

735

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ASSETMARK RETIREMENT DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/17/2025)

REFERRAL DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/17/2025)

PLATFORM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/17/2025)

BANK AND TRUST COMPANY PLATFORM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/17/2025)

ASSETMARK, INC. PART 2A (11/17/2025)

EFFICIENT EDGE RETIREREADY DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

EFFICIENT EDGE DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	410,749
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 77,412,781,198

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/29/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/19/2024	Cover Page	Report
08/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/06/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Patrick J. Gara

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Patrick John Gara JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

ASSETMARK, INC.

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

GENWORTH FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ASSETMARK, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/11/2007

Series 63

Date: 3/19/2004

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 2/25/2004

FINRA

Current Firm

ASSETMARK, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

ASSETMARK, INC.

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