Claude Edwin Gaither
Investment Adviser Representative at Compak Asset Management
Professional summary
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Claude Edwin Gaither is an investment adviser representative with Compak Asset Management in Newport Beach, CA, where they have been registered since 2008. They have worked in the securities industry since 1990 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. and PFS Investments Inc. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in 13 states.
Office
Advisors at this office: 16
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington
- Broker:
7 states and territories
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Washington
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Compak Asset ManagementApr 2008 – no end date reportedNewport Beach, CA
- Compak SecuritiesApr 2008 – no end date reportedNewport Beach, CA
Official records & sources
Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Compak Asset Management
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Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Commissions
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Other
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Services the firm offers
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$1B–$5B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 17
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 2
- Main office:
- Newport Beach, CA
- SEC file number:
- 801-58081
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Form ADV data as of March 31, 2026
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