Garrett Wilcox Gates
Investment Adviser Representative at PARK Avenue Securities LLC
Professional summary
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Garrett Wilcox Gates is an investment adviser representative with PARK Avenue Securities LLC in San Diego, CA, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2019 and were previously registered with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 7 (general securities representative), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in 18 states.
Office
Advisors at this office: 48
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia
- Broker:
19 states and territories
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, 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.
- Companion ProtectMar 2018 – May 2019Leawood, KS
- Arthur J GallagherJan 2017 – Mar 2018Kansas City, MO
- Tencap SportsSep 2012 – Dec 2016Canton, MA
- UnemployedMay 2019 – Jul 2019Kansas City, MO
- Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance CompanyJul 2019 – Aug 2024Milwaukee, WI
- Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLCJul 2019 – Aug 2024Olathe, KS
- Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CompanyNov 2019 – Aug 2024Milwaukee, WI
- Guardian LIFE InsuranceAug 2024 – no end date reportedSan Diego, CA
- PARK Avenue SecuritiesAug 2024 – no end date reportedSan Diego, CA
- Guardian LIFE Insurance CompanySep 2024 – Nov 2024Kansas City, MO
- PARK Avenue SecuritiesSep 2024 – Nov 2024Kansas City, MO
- Guardian LIFE Insurance CompanySep 2024 – Nov 2024Fiarway, KS
- PARK Avenue SecuritiesSep 2024 – Nov 2024Fairway, KS
- Guardian LIFE Insurance CompanyNov 2024 – no end date reportedOverland Park, KS
- PARK Avenue SecuritiesNov 2024 – no end date reportedOverland Park, KS
Official records & sources
Data as of June 28, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About PARK Avenue Securities LLC
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Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Personalized model portfolio recommendations, access to a Park Avenue Securities advisor, periodic rebalancing, no minimum to open a VestWise™ account, and easy 24/7 on-the-go access, with a 0.45% annual fee based on the average daily balance of assets in the account.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$5B–$25B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 1,907
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- New York, NY
- SEC file number:
- 801-58108
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Form ADV data as of September 8, 2026
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