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Gurinder S. Ahluwalia

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES
Chicago, IL 60606-3414
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CRD#: 4783310
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Professional summary


Gurinder Singh Ahluwalia, who also goes by Gurinder S Ahluwalia, is a registered financial professional currently at HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Gurinder is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Gurinder has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Gurinder S Ahluwalia

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

November 3, 2023 - Present

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
BD
CRD#: 116681
Chicago, IL
Past

April 28, 2017 - October 4, 2021

280 SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 284939
San Francisco, CA
Past

December 3, 2013 - February 3, 2014

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

July 30, 2008 - February 11, 2014

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109018
CONCORD, CA
Past

June 19, 2008 - November 11, 2013

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
CONCORD, CA
Past

May 28, 2007 - June 20, 2008

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

April 28, 2005 - August 6, 2008

GENWORTH FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC

RIA
CRD#: 105771
ENCINO, CA
Past

September 10, 2004 - April 7, 2005

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SHERMAN OAKS, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/19/2017
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/3/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 11/3/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Mailing Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Phone number
(312) 962-3800
Established
Illinois since 06/28/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLCPARENT COMPANY
BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPHCTO1530829
COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION1813688
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
GRAY, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
KARL, MATTHEW JAMESPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP5361093
SMITH, SCOTT DAVIDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2523535

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681Chicago, IL 60606-3414

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