Gary H. Countryman
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES
Oakwood, OH 45419
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CRD#: 5969455
Professional summary
Gary Heath Countryman, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. located in Oakwood, Ohio.
Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Gary has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Liberation Church of the Nazarene - Springboro, OH 45066 - church pastor - 25 hrs/mo (20 mkt hrs) - not securities related - will not interfere with duties at firm
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2020
Experience
Current
July 6, 2023 - Present
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 2601 Far Hills Ave, Oakwood, OH 45419Office #2: 1032 Patterson Road, Dayton, OH 45420Office #3: 2250 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood, OH 45426Office #4: 1 East Main Street, Trotwood, OH 45426Office #5: 2240 Miamisburg-centerville Road, Dayton, OH 45459Office #6: 4120 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH 45429RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Oakwood, OH
Current
July 3, 2023 - Present
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 2601 Far Hills Ave, Oakwood, OH 45419Office #2: 1032 Patterson Road, Dayton, OH 45420Office #3: 2250 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood, OH 45426Office #4: 1 East Main Street, Trotwood, OH 45426Office #5: 2240 Miamisburg-centerville Road, Dayton, OH 45459Office #6: 4120 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH 45429RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Oakwood, OH
Past
October 10, 2016 - July 6, 2023
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
Miamisburg, OH
Past
October 10, 2016 - July 6, 2023
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
Miamisburg, OH
Past
October 17, 2011 - October 21, 2016
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
September 24, 2011 - October 21, 2016
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
CINCINNATI, OH
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".
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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
Alabama(7/25/2023)
RR
Arizona(7/25/2023)
RR
California(7/25/2023)
RR
Florida(7/25/2023)
RR
Georgia(8/29/2023)
RR
Hawaii(7/25/2023)
RR
Illinois(7/25/2023)
RR
Indiana(7/17/2023)
RR
Kentucky(7/25/2023)
RR
Maryland(7/25/2023)
RR
Michigan(7/26/2023)
RR
Mississippi(7/25/2023)
RR
Missouri(7/25/2023)
RR
Montana(7/25/2023)
RR
New York(7/25/2023)
RR
North Carolina(7/25/2023)
RR
Ohio(7/5/2023)
IAR
Ohio(7/6/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/25/2023)
RR
South Carolina(7/25/2023)
RR
Washington(7/25/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
34 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Mailing Address
38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Phone number
(888) 889-1025
Established
Ohio since 05/01/1925
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,349
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | OWNER | |
| CORSARIE, ROBERT ALBERT | DIRECTOR, HEAD OF RETAIL BROKERAGE | 2213136 |
| JACOBS, JARRETT ANDREW | DIRECTOR, BD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3190249 |
| JOHNSON MOBLEY, SHANNON | DIRECTOR, REGIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGER | 2583704 |
| KELLY, GINGER MICHELLE | DIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - RETAIL | 2357692 |
| LUDWICK, JAMES PAUL | DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS | 4286771 |
| LYONS, TIMOTHY | DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR-TRADING | 2544688 |
| MARCUS, ROBERT FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS | 2512810 |
| OVERMANN, JUSTIN MICHAEL | DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4419793 |
| STRATMOEN, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT | DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5873893 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 43,067 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 9,127,646,064 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 38 |
| Arbitration | 19 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | ||
| 08/26/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 |
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Company Information
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 628Oakwood, OH 45419TRUST BUT VERIFY
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