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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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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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

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: 85 Railroad Place Suite 101a, 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
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/29/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/3/2015
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 11/12/2009
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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
85 Railroad Place Suite 101a, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 433-0422
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
26

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 (12/26/2025)
ETICO ADV 2A PRIVATE CLIENT BROCHURE (12/26/2025)
QUARTZ PARTNERS WRAP BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,277
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 397,841,888

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Company Information

QUARTZ PARTNERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 174327Mckinney, TX

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