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Leighton B. Gerdes
MIDWESTERN SECURITIES TRADING COMPANY
Pontiac, IL 61764
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CRD#: 7926280
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Professional summary
Leighton Brian Gerdes is a registered financial professional currently at MIDWESTERN SECURITIES TRADING COMPANY, LLC located in Pontiac, Illinois.
Leighton is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Leighton has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 19, 2025 - Present
MIDWESTERN SECURITIES TRADING COMPANY, LLC
Office #1: 1100 West Howard Street, Pontiac, IL 61764RIA
BD
CRD#: 101080
Pontiac, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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MS
MIDWESTERN SECURITIES TRADING COMPANY, LLC
LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MARKETING SOLUTIONS | MIDWESTERN SECURITIES TRADING COMPANY, LLC | MIDWESTERN SECURITIES TRADING COMPANY | MIDWESTERN SECURITIES TRADING CO.,LLC
CRD#: 101080 / SEC#: 801-77948, 8-52074
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2013 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2013 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/23/2013 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2013 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2013 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/30/2025
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
MS
MIDWESTERN SECURITIES TRADING COMPANY, LLC
LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MARKETING SOLUTIONS | MIDWESTERN SECURITIES TRADING COMPANY, LLC | MIDWESTERN SECURITIES TRADING COMPANY | MIDWESTERN SECURITIES TRADING CO.,LLC
CRD#: 101080 / SEC#: 801-77948, 8-52074
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2013 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2013 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/23/2013 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2013 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/31/2013 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
235 Everett St, East Peoria, IL 61611
Mailing Address
235 Everett St P.o. Box 2528, East Peoria, IL 61611
Phone number
(309) 699-6786
Established
Illinois since 12/10/1999
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
104
SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (37 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 10,329 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,627,322,417 |
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