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John C. Cruz

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CRD#: 5167832
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Cabral Cruz was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2006. John had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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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

February 24, 2011 - December 13, 2024

GARDE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 151043
SEATTLE, WA
Past

September 7, 2007 - September 15, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
SEATTLE, WA
Past

September 7, 2007 - September 15, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
SEATTLE, WA
Past

November 2, 2006 - July 31, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SEATTLE, WA
Past

November 2, 2006 - July 31, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
SEATTLE, WA

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".
GC
GARDE CAPITAL, INC.
GARDE CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 151043 / SEC#: 801-70472

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2009 Approved)

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: 9/25/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GC
GARDE CAPITAL, INC.
GARDE CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 151043 / SEC#: 801-70472

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2009 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1301 Fifth Avenue Suite 3030, Seattle, WA 98101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(206) 552-7900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GARDE CAPITAL ADV PART 2 (3/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts490
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,257,467,432

Red Flags


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Company Information


GARDE CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 151043

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