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Christopher M. Gdowski

ANKURA CAPITAL ADVISORS
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 5217971
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Professional summary

Christopher Mark Gdowski, who also goes by Christopher Mark Gadowski, is a registered financial professional currently at ANKURA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Christopher has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Christopher Mark Gadowski

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 5, 2010 - Present

ANKURA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 150 North Riverside Plaza Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 114155
Chicago, IL
Past

January 26, 2007 - September 2, 2008

SANDLER, O'NEILL & PARTNERS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 23328
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
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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RR
Illinois
(4/5/2010)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/22/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/28/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/25/2007
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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ANKURA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
ANKURA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | NAVIGANT CONSULTING ENERGY CAPITAL, LLC | NAVIGANT CONSULTING CAPITAL, LLC | NAVIGANT CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 114155 / SEC#: , 8-53403

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
485 Lexington Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Mailing Address
485 Lexington Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone number
(212) 818-1555
Established
Delaware since 06/01/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THOREAU HOLDCO, LLCSOLE MEMBER
HILFER, STEVEN MARTINDIRECTOR1744802
LENART, BRIAN DOUGLASCCO, AMLCO736107
OBSBAUM, FREDRIC MICHAELFINOP, PFO/POO1160811

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Company Information

ANKURA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 114155Chicago, IL 60606

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