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Gary R. Komarek

SOUNDOME STRATEGIES
Libertyville, IL 60048
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CRD#: 850113
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Professional summary


Gary Robert Komarek, who also goes by Gary R Komarek, is a registered financial advisor currently at SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC located in Libertyville, Illinois.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1978. Gary has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gary R Komarek

Other business activities


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NORTH SHORE ASSET MANAGEMENT & TAX ADVISORY INC.,PRESIDENT- 1880 W. WINCHESTER RD., SUITE 112, LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048, PRESIDENT, 12/2008, OVERSEE INCOME TAX PREPARATION, INSURANCE AGENT CONDUCTING SALES AND SERVICE OF FIXED, INDEX, LIFE, HEALTH, AND LTC INSURANCE. 80% OF BUSINESS HOURS.

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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

July 7, 2016 - Present

SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 1880 W Winchester Road Suite 112, Libertyville, IL 60048
RIA
CRD#: 173272
Libertyville, IL
Past

October 10, 2012 - February 20, 2017

CG ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 110929
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Past

August 5, 2008 - December 31, 2012

AMERICAN INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 144088
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Past

July 25, 2008 - November 1, 2010

SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46035
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Past

March 5, 2007 - June 17, 2008

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
TROUT VALLEY, IL
Past

August 31, 2005 - December 19, 2006

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 1, 2003 - March 7, 2005

CHARTER ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13373
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

November 8, 2002 - April 21, 2003

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 1, 2001 - October 28, 2002

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

October 27, 1987 - January 23, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 20, 1986 - October 13, 1987

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

March 22, 1978 - June 4, 1986

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145

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".
SI
SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC
ABUNDANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WRIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | WILLO FINANCIAL | WEALTHWORKS FINANCIAL | TPC FINANCIAL GROUP | THREE BRIDGES FINANCIAL GROUP | TEXAS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | TEQUESTA RETIREMENT GROUP | STRATEGIC SENIOR BENEFITS GROUP | STEARNS RETIREMENT GROUP | SPARKS FINANCIAL GROUP | SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC | SNODGRASS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | SHALA FINANCIAL | SFG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SENIOR ADVISORS INC. | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP OF SOUTH WINDSOR | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP | ROTHERMEL FINANCIAL | RICH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE SW FLORIDA | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF HUNTSVILLE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF FORT LAUDERDALE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOLUTIONS | RELIABLE PLANNING GROUP | RELIABILE WEALTH FINANCIAL GROUP | POOLE LOCKE ADVISORS | PLATINUM FINANCIAL LLC | PINEHURST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | NORTH SHORE ASSET MANAGEMENT | NORTH AMERICAN FINANCIAL | NEW ENGLAND FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | MID-AMERICAN TAX | MCLEAN TAX ADVISORY GROUP | MCKENZIE FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCARTIN FINANCIAL | MCADAMS GROUP | MASON WEALTH GROUP | LIVE LOVE FLOURISH | JOHNSON WEALTH & INCOME MANAGEMENT | INNER CIRCLE ASSET MANAGEMENT | HORIZON WEALTH PARTNERS | HAMMONTREE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GOODMAN GREEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL GROUP | FOCUS FINANCIAL PLANNING | FIRM FOUNDATION TN | FINSETT SOLUTIONS | FAMILY LEGACY GROUP | EISSMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DORCEY FINANCIAL LLC | CRYSTAL LAKE TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | CROSSROADS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND RETIREMENT SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH GUARDIANS | CKS SUMMIT GROUP | CHAMBERLIN FINANCIAL | CHAMBERLAIN ADVISORY GROUP | CARTER FINANCIAL GROUP | CARRIER FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRANDON BELL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BLISS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | ARBOR FINANCIAL SERVICES | APONTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALL NEEDS PLANNING

CRD#: 173272 / SEC#: 801-80425

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2014 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
Illinois
(7/7/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/24/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 3/8/1978
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


SI
SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC
ABUNDANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WRIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | WILLO FINANCIAL | WEALTHWORKS FINANCIAL | TPC FINANCIAL GROUP | THREE BRIDGES FINANCIAL GROUP | TEXAS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | TEQUESTA RETIREMENT GROUP | STRATEGIC SENIOR BENEFITS GROUP | STEARNS RETIREMENT GROUP | SPARKS FINANCIAL GROUP | SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC | SNODGRASS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | SHALA FINANCIAL | SFG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SENIOR ADVISORS INC. | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP OF SOUTH WINDSOR | SCRANTON FINANCIAL GROUP | ROTHERMEL FINANCIAL | RICH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE SW FLORIDA | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF HUNTSVILLE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE OF FORT LAUDERDALE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOURCE | RETIREMENT INCOME SOLUTIONS | RELIABLE PLANNING GROUP | RELIABILE WEALTH FINANCIAL GROUP | POOLE LOCKE ADVISORS | PLATINUM FINANCIAL LLC | PINEHURST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | NORTH SHORE ASSET MANAGEMENT | NORTH AMERICAN FINANCIAL | NEW ENGLAND FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | MID-AMERICAN TAX | MCLEAN TAX ADVISORY GROUP | MCKENZIE FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCARTIN FINANCIAL | MCADAMS GROUP | MASON WEALTH GROUP | LIVE LOVE FLOURISH | JOHNSON WEALTH & INCOME MANAGEMENT | INNER CIRCLE ASSET MANAGEMENT | HORIZON WEALTH PARTNERS | HAMMONTREE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GOODMAN GREEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL GROUP | FOCUS FINANCIAL PLANNING | FIRM FOUNDATION TN | FINSETT SOLUTIONS | FAMILY LEGACY GROUP | EISSMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DORCEY FINANCIAL LLC | CRYSTAL LAKE TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | CROSSROADS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND RETIREMENT SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH GUARDIANS | CKS SUMMIT GROUP | CHAMBERLIN FINANCIAL | CHAMBERLAIN ADVISORY GROUP | CARTER FINANCIAL GROUP | CARRIER FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRANDON BELL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BLISS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | ARBOR FINANCIAL SERVICES | APONTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALL NEEDS PLANNING

CRD#: 173272 / SEC#: 801-80425

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
500 W Cypress Creek Road Suite 290, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Mailing Address
Phone number
(954) 487-1860
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
111

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (10/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts26,055
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,038,151,245

Red Flags


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Company Information


SOUND INCOME STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 173272Libertyville, IL 60048

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