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Thomas E Gavin Iv

NAPERVILLE, IL
·CRD# 7982504·2 years experience

Professional Summary

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

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Thomas E Gavin, Thomas Edward Gavin

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Years of Experience

2 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Unknown Firm·
1250 East Diehl Road, Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563
July 13, 2026 - Present
GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 138033
BD
1250 East Diehl Road Suite 115, Naperville, IL 60563
August 21, 2025 - Present

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Current Firm

GW
GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

GAR WOOD SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 138033 / SEC#: 8-67143
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US 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
DEGOOD, BRET ANTHONYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7967462
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

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

3

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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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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(1/16/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(1/16/2026)
RR
California
(1/16/2026)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/10/2026)
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)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2025About the Series 66 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2025About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Aug 2024About the SIE exam
FINRA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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