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Gary A. Camarano

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CRD#: 848458
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Professional summary


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Gary Anthony Camarano was a registered financial professional .

Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1978. Gary had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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 13, 2003 - May 19, 2003

ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33065
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 8, 1998 - February 12, 2002

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

May 8, 1997 - October 27, 1997

ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33065
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 6, 1995 - April 23, 1997

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 13, 1992 - April 7, 1995

RODMAN & RENSHAW INC.

BD
CRD#: 724
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 5, 1987 - June 30, 1992

HAMILTON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 821
Past

September 14, 1987 - October 3, 1987

ARGUS EQUITIES CORP., INC.

BD
CRD#: 18436
Past

June 2, 1987 - September 11, 1987

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
Past

June 20, 1985 - June 11, 1987

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
Past

April 18, 1983 - June 13, 1985

THE CHICAGO CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1449
Past

March 17, 1982 - April 19, 1983

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
Past

April 16, 1980 - December 19, 1981

BLUNT ELLIS & LOEWI INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7580
Past

June 2, 1978 - May 3, 1980

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

February 1, 1978 - July 5, 1978

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | CRYSTAL SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 33065 / SEC#: 801-48092, 8-46065

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/30/1994 Approved)
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
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/26/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | CRYSTAL SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 33065 / SEC#: 801-48092, 8-46065

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/30/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
118 North Clinton St-suite 450 Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60661
Mailing Address
118 North Clinton St-suite 450, Chicago, IL 60661
Phone number
(312) 655-8200
Established
Delaware since 12/18/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (45 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. PART 2A BROCHURE (2/11/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VICTOR C CHIGAS GRANTOR TRUST FBO VICTOR J CHIGASOWNER
RICHARD KONST TRUSTOWNER
VICTOR C CHIGAS GRANTOR TRUST FBO CHRISTOPHER CHIGASOWNER
CHIGAS, CHRISTOPHER ROBERTPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1832392
CHIGAS, VICTOR JOHN JRDIRECTOR, CEO, SR. OPTIONS PRINCIPAL1666547
GORCHOFF, NANCY JODIRECTOR, C.O.O, C.F.O.1236418
KONST, RICHARD IRLDIRECTOR, VICE CHAIRMAN273746

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts288
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 272,305,506

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/13/2024
Cover Page
08/23/2023
10/24/2022

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Company Information


ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 33065

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