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Thomas E. Gavin

NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
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CRD#: 7982504
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Thomas E Gavin IV

Professional summary


Thomas E Gavin IV, who also goes by Thomas E Gavin, Thomas Edward Gavin, was a registered financial advisor .

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Thomas had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Aliases


Thomas E Gavin | Thomas Edward Gavin

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.
Cannatrac Financial Corp. - Non-Investment Related Business - 2102-58 Keefer Place, Vancouver, BC V6B0B6 Canada - Parent company for several privately held companies within the the data, technology, and payment sectors - Board Member and Shareholder - N/A - Start of Relationship 09/2015 - 4 hours per/month outside of trading hours - 2 hours per/month during trading hours - I am an unpaid board member. As a shareholder, I sit on the board to stay informed. I am not involved in any day-today operations. GW Asset Management LLC. Investment-related business. Located at 1250 East Diehl Road, Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563, This LLC is a registered investment advisor. Member and do not hold a title. Handling clerical duties and speaking with prospective advisory clients specific about the firm and offering investment advisory services. Start date 10/22/2025. Hours/month during non-business hours - 11-20; hours/month during business hours - 1-5. TEG Consulting, LLC - Non-Investment Related Business - 8 The Green, Suite D, Dover, DE 19901 USA - Consulting company set up to assist with life coaching, strategic sales/marketing consulting, and business optimization planning - Managing Member and Consultant - N/A - Founded 12/2020 - 6 hours per/month during the month - 0 hours per/month during trading hours - I help individuals and businesses improves their efficiency through time management, cost awareness, and data interpretation.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 13, 2026 - Present

Office #1: 1250 East Diehl Road, Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563
NAPERVILLE, IL
Current

August 21, 2025 - Present

GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1250 East Diehl Road Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563
BD
CRD#: 138033
Naperville, IL

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
Arizona
(1/16/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(1/16/2026)
RR
California
(1/16/2026)
RR
Florida
(1/16/2026)
RR
Illinois
(1/16/2026)
IAR
Illinois
(7/13/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/16/2026)
RR
Michigan
(1/16/2026)
RR
New York
(1/16/2026)
RR
Texas
(1/16/2026)
RR
Virginia
(1/16/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/22/2025
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/21/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GW
GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC
GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC | TOLEDOTRADE

CRD#: 138033 / SEC#: , 8-67143

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1250 East Diehl Road Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563
Mailing Address
1250 East Diehl Road Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563
Phone number
(312) 566-0741
Established
Delaware since 02/20/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GERECKE, DENNIS ROBERTCLASS A MEMBER, EVP, COO, ROSFP1856554
JERSEY, ROBERT STANTONCEO, CLASS A MEMBER, SOLE MGR.1592359
ROETTGER, ANDREWCLASS B MEMBER7427489
JERSEY, RICHARD ANDREWCLASS B MEMBER8002945
DOOLEY, BRADFORD ROUTSIDE FINOP, PRIMARY FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRIMARY OPERATIONS OFFICER4308078
GANTAR, CRAIG MICHAELCLASS B MEMBER, SVP, SALES MANAGER3238628
GOUWENS, SHERRY LEECLASS B MEMBER , CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER4458617
JERSEY, ROBERT COLEMANCLASS B MEMBER, SVP - SENIOR RELATIONSHIP MGR5870086
TATTAS, MICHAEL CARLCLASS B MEMBER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4386824

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Company Information


GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 138033Naperville, IL 60563

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