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Chad E. O'neil
GW&K INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Boston, MA 02116
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CRD#: 6669207
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Professional summary
Chad E O'neil, who also goes by Chad E Oneil, Chad Emerson Oneil, Chad Oneil, is a registered financial advisor currently at GW&K INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts and AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Stamford, Connecticut.
Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Chad has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chad E Oneil | Chad Emerson Oneil | Chad Oneil
Other business activities
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AMG Distributors, Inc. (Broker-Dealer) Yes, it is investment related. AMG Distributors, Inc. is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer that serves as the principal distributor for AMG Funds LLC and acts as a placement agent for securities issued by AMG's affiliated sub-advisors. Location: 680 Washington Blvd, Suite?500, Stamford, CT?06901 AMG Distributors is an affiliate of GW&K Investment Management and they have sponsored my FINRA Series 6, Series 7 and Series 63 - I am a registered representative with them Start date was 08/09/2021 I do not devote any time to the other business at all, they are just the sponsor for my registered representative licenses I do not have any duties related to AMG Distributors, they are just the sponsor for my FINRA licenses
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 1, 2025 - Present
GW&K INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 222 Berkeley Street 15th Floor, Boston, MA 02116RIA
CRD#: 121942
Boston, MA
Current
November 23, 2021 - Present
AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Office #1: 680 Washington Blvd Suite 500, Stamford, CT 06901BD
CRD#: 27314
Stamford, CT
Past
June 14, 2019 - August 5, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
BOSTON, MA
Past
March 1, 2019 - August 5, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
BOSTON, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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GI
GW&K INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
GANNETT WELSH & KOTLER INC. | GW&K INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | GANNETT WELSH & KOTLER, LLC
CRD#: 121942 / SEC#: 801-61559
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2002 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
Connecticut(11/23/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(11/23/2021)
IAR
Massachusetts(8/1/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/2/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
GI
GW&K INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
GANNETT WELSH & KOTLER INC. | GW&K INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | GANNETT WELSH & KOTLER, LLC
CRD#: 121942 / SEC#: 801-61559
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
222 Berkeley Street 15th Floor, Boston, MA 02116
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 236-8900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
180
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 50,559 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 52,933,746,966 |
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Company Information
GW&K INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 121942Boston, MA 02116TRUST BUT VERIFY
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