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Benjamin C. Gerald

QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
McKinney, TX
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CRD#: 5665990
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Professional summary


Benjamin Christian Gerald, who also goes by Benjamin C Gerald, Benjamin Christian Gerald, Benjamin Gerald, is a registered financial advisor currently at QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT located in Mckinney, Texas and ETICO PARTNERS, LLC located in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Benjamin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Benjamin C Gerald | Benjamin Christian Gerald | Benjamin Gerald

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(2) NAME: 75INC LLC INV REL: Y ADD: 300 E DAVIS STREET, STE 159, MCKINNEY, TX 75069 NATURE: PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING ASSOCIATION POSITION: FOUNDER, PRESIDENT START DATE: 09/01/2022 No. HR/MO: 4. No. HR/MO DURING SEC TRADING: 0. DESCRIBE DUTIES: OVERSEE THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF THE NETWORKING GROUP AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES. (3) NAME: NAIFA - DALLAS INV REL: Y ADD: 9868 PLANO RD., DALLAS TX 75238 NATURE: NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION: NAIFA - DALLAS POSITION: PRESIDENT START DATE: 01/01/2025 No. HR/MO: 1. No. HR/MO DURING SEC TRADING: 0. DESCRIBE DUTIES: AS PRESIDENT, MY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY IS SERVING AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND LIAISON TO THE PROGRAMMING & EVENS COMMITTEES (4) NAME: AUDIBLE FINANCIAL GROUP INV REL: Y ADD: 300 E DAVIS STREET, STE 158, MCKINNEY, TX 75069 NATURE: OUTSIDE INSURANCE SALES: LIFE, DISABILITY, EQUITY FIXED LIFE, LONG-TERM CARE, FIXED ANNUITIES, HEALTH POSITION: CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER START DATE: 09/01/2022 No. HR/MO: 4. No. HR/MO DURING SEC TRADING: 0. DESCRIBE DUTIES: PROVIDE FIXED INSURANCE AND ANNUITY SOLUTIONS FOR CLIENTS. (5) NAME: AUDIBLE CONSULTING LLC INV REL: Y ADD: 300 E DAVIS ST., STE 158 MCKINNEY TX 75069 NATURE: COACHING AND MENTORING INSURANCE AGENTS, FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS POSITION: CO-FOUNDER AND MANAGING MEMBER START DATE: 01/01/2023 No. HR/MO: 4. No. HR/MO DURING SEC TRADING: 0. DESCRIBE DUTIES: WORK WITH OTHER INSURANCE AGENTS HELPING THEM BE MORE SUCCESSFUL WITH LIFE INSURANCE SALES AND CONCEPTS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 20, 2025 - Present

QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 174327
McKinney, TX
Current

May 20, 2025 - Present

ETICO PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 19 Railroad Pl, Ste 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
BD
CRD#: 122481
Saratoga Springs, NY
Past

September 21, 2022 - May 15, 2025

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Dallas, TX
Past

September 14, 2022 - May 15, 2025

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Dallas, TX
Past

May 5, 2022 - September 27, 2022

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
Dallas, TX
Past

May 5, 2021 - September 27, 2022

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 27, 2014 - March 2, 2020

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY
Past

November 13, 2009 - March 27, 2014

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY

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".
QP
QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
ADAPTINVESTING | QUARTZ PARTNERS, LLC | QUARTZ PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | QUARTZ PARTNERS | MOSS BLUFF MANAGEMENT | FLORENCE WEALTH | ETICO PRIVATE WEALTH | ETICO | CAMERON HARROD WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 174327 / SEC#: 801-80822

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2015 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.
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(5/20/2025)
RR
Georgia
(5/20/2025)
RR
Illinois
(5/20/2025)
RR
Indiana
(5/20/2025)
RR
New York
(5/20/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(5/27/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/20/2025)
IAR
South Carolina
(5/27/2025)
RR
Texas
(5/20/2025)
IAR
Texas
(5/20/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/26/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


QP
QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
ADAPTINVESTING | QUARTZ PARTNERS, LLC | QUARTZ PARTNERS RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | QUARTZ PARTNERS | MOSS BLUFF MANAGEMENT | FLORENCE WEALTH | ETICO PRIVATE WEALTH | ETICO | CAMERON HARROD WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 174327 / SEC#: 801-80822

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
19 Railroad Place Suite 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 433-0422
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

QUARTZ PARTNERS ADV PART 2A: CLIENT BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,124
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 281,034,901

Red Flags


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Company Information


QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 174327Mckinney, TX

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