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Gary W. Ott

SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES
Chesterfield, MO 63005
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CRD#: 826866
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Professional summary


Gary Wayne Ott is a registered financial advisor currently at SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES located in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. Gary has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) SUMMIT X LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED. AT REGISTERED BRANCH OFFICE LOCATION. RIA, IAR. START 01/2016. 50+ HOURS/MONTH. 30+ HOURS DURING TRADING. INVESTMENT ADVICE, TRADE INPUTS, FINANCIAL PLANNING. 2) PKSF. Investment Related. 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. Insurance Sales, Agent. Start 11/2016. 20hrs/mo, all during trading hours. Insurance Agent.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 22, 2016 - Present

SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES

Office #1: 16020 Swingley Ridge Road Suite 110, Chesterfield, MO 63005
RIA
CRD#: 282502
Chesterfield, MO
Past

November 1, 2016 - July 31, 2025

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Chesterfield, MO
Past

January 11, 2016 - January 28, 2016

SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES

RIA
CRD#: 282502
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

January 28, 1997 - January 14, 2016

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

October 5, 1987 - January 14, 2016

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

November 20, 1986 - September 14, 1987

AMERICAN CAPITAL EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13272
Past

February 19, 1986 - September 25, 1986

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
Past

January 19, 1982 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 9, 1980 - January 6, 1982

HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4184
Past

October 20, 1980 - August 25, 1986

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
Past

September 3, 1976 - February 20, 1981

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
SW
SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES
CAVU RETIREMENT PLANNING | YOUNG WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | WEST TEXAS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT X | SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES | GOLDEN RULE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 282502 / SEC#: 801-107111

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2016 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Missouri
(2/22/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/28/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/28/1976
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


SW
SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES
CAVU RETIREMENT PLANNING | YOUNG WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | WEST TEXAS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES | SUMMIT X | SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES | GOLDEN RULE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 282502 / SEC#: 801-107111

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
16020 Swingley Ridge Suite 110, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Mailing Address
Phone number
(636) 532-0088
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
22

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,925
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 978,731,306

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Company Information


SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES

CRD#: 282502Chesterfield, MO 63005

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