Since 2004 · Naperville, Illinois
Independent and
Experienced
Providing solutions to active financial market participants since 2004.
2004
Founded by seasoned financial service veterans
14
Branch offices across the nation
0
Proprietary trading. Client interests come first
3
Clearing partners: Interactive Brokers, Axos, Vision
What we do
Solutions for active market participants
Client interests always come first, from execution and clearing to capital raising.
Client interests always come first whether you are an execution only (DVP/CMTA) or clearing through our partnerships with top name clearing firms. We are an agency broker-dealer that does not trade on a proprietary basis, which reduces conflicts of interest regardless if you are using our outsourced trade desk or are self-directed and trade on-line.
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Gar Wood Securities Private Capital Group delivers capital-raising services to private companies seeking early-stage funding, growth capital, recapitalization or funding for special situations.
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We offer a full suite of prime brokerage services, including cap intro, clearing and settlement and custody of securities trades, and financing through our partnership with top-name clearing firms.
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Our independent contractors located throughout the U.S. include registered individuals, groups of agency trade desk brokers, placement agents and prime brokerage and institutional sales.
Learn More01 / 04Client interests always come first whether you are an execution only (DVP/CMTA) or clearing through our partnerships with top name clearing firms. We are an agency broker-dealer that does not trade on a proprietary basis, which reduces conflicts of interest regardless if you are using our outsourced trade desk or are self-directed and trade on-line.
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Our mission
“To remain worthy of our clients’ trust by delivering innovative, customized financial solutions and service that drive success.”
We are and always have been independent, allowing us to prioritize the needs of our clients and not be beholden to outside interests. Our efforts begin and end with our clients, because we’re only successful when they are.
Investment Banking
We help small and medium size businesses achieve their financial goals.
Whether you need extra capital for business expansion or working capital, we can help.
Gar Wood Securities works with private companies seeking growth capital for expansion of operations, recapitalization and refinancing.
- Capital need$5–50M
- Most of the situations that we consider have a capital need in the $5 - $50M range, and tend to be equity, debt or a combination of both.
- Due diligence4 weeks
- We target 4 weeks to complete our due diligence once a signed engagement.
- Capital raise6 months
- Depending on the size and scope of a raise, we target a typical capital raise to be completed within 6 months.
The Gar Wood Advantage
Access. Opportunities. Execution. Cost Efficiencies.
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Access.
We provide access to capital markets across the globe – and branch office support across the U.S.
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Opportunities.
We equip our clients to capture opportunities with superior end-to-end capabilities that cover all the bases, all in one place.
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Execution.
We offer personalized engagement with our team of highly experienced professionals complemented by technologies and processes that build efficiencies and mitigate risk.
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Cost Efficiencies.
Prime Brokerage Services
Auto Trading
Your System. Our Support. No Compromises.
You've invested in a third-party auto trading system because it works. The problem isn't your strategy; it's everything around it.
Third-Party System Compatibility
You don't need to rebuild anything. We support your existing automated and algorithmic trading systems as-is, connected through Interactive Brokers execution.
Interactive Brokers Expertise
Most people who use IB figure it out the hard way. We already know it inside and out – the quirks, the workarounds, the right people to call.
Direct Human Support
No tickets. No bots. No hold music. When something comes up, you reach a real person who knows your account, understands your system, and can actually resolve the problem.
Fast Issue Resolution
In automated trading, downtime isn't an inconvenience; it's a cost. We treat it that way. When something breaks or needs attention, we move fast.
Ready to trade with a team behind you?
Work With UsPlatforms
Trade Execution & Technology
Features
- Multi-Asset
- P&L Exposure
- Desk Routing
- Mobile
- Trade Analytics
- Compliance
- Allocations
Event Driven Contracts · New
Markets that reflect real-world outcomes.
Access exchange-listed event-driven contracts through regulated market infrastructure — inside the same account you use for everything else.
Learn MoreCleared & Regulated
Structured as regulated futures products under the CFTC/NFA framework. Not a prediction app. A regulated financial product.
Established Exchanges
Trade on established futures exchanges with real clearing infrastructure – not offshore platforms or app-based markets.
Interactive Brokers Execution
Executed through Interactive Brokers, one of the most established global brokerage platforms in the world.
One Global Account
Integrated into your multi-asset account alongside equities, options, futures, and fixed income. One login, one view.
Community
Events & Activations
Bringing a community-first approach to everything we do.
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