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Gene E. Sinclair

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CRD#: 815168
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Gene Edward Sinclair was a registered financial professional .

Gene is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1975. Gene had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, PC, Series 7, Series 4, Series 24, Series 8 and Series 12 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.
1) Italian American Social Club of Menlo Park, CA; Not investment related; 958 Oak Lane Menlo Park, CA 94025; Purely a social club to enjoy and preserve Italian culture, cuisine, and traditions; First Vice President and Board Member; Start Date June 2017; 6-10 hours per month devoted to other business; 1-5 hours per month devoted during securities trading hours; Participate in monthly club meetings and quarterly board meetings as well as chair one social event per year. 2) SJSU; Not investment related; Business Address N/A; Guest lecturer for the SJSU Master in BioTechnology Program; Start date April 2009; 1-5 hours per month devoted to other business; 0 hours per month devoted during securities trading hours; Deliver one, 2 hour basic finance lecture per year.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 20, 2013 - March 21, 2024

GW & WADE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105394
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

November 7, 2007 - December 5, 2023

GW & WADE ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25745
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

June 6, 2006 - August 2, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

June 1, 2006 - August 2, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

March 24, 2004 - June 5, 2006

PERSIMMON SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 107943
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

September 20, 2000 - February 13, 2003

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39262
PASADENA, CA
Past

April 14, 2000 - February 13, 2003

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
PASADENA, CA
Past

November 9, 1995 - April 25, 2000

D.E. FREY & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23595
DENVER, CO
Past

February 8, 1991 - November 3, 1995

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 18, 1988 - April 26, 1991

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 20, 1975 - February 12, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/5/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 8/31/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 7/25/1989
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 5/21/1980
NYSE Branch Manager Examination

Current Firm


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GW & WADE, LLC
D. K. BREDE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY | GW & WADE, LLC | GW & WADE INC

CRD#: 105394 / SEC#: 801-27292

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Contact information


Main Address
93 Worcester Street 4th Floor, Wellesley, MA 02481
Mailing Address
Phone number
(781) 239-1188
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
87

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GW & WADE, LLC PART 2A BROCHURE (2/8/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,861
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,902,726,024

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/09/2023
Cover Page
01/25/2023

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Company Information


GW & WADE, LLC

CRD#: 105394

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