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August 7, 2026 · Events · News
Investing in the Next Generation: Gar Wood Securities at STAC Young Professionals
Gar Wood Securities' Craig Gantar served as a Mentor at STAC Young Professionals' Summer Social, joining industry veterans in supporting the next generation of Chicago's securities talent.
July 24, 2026 · Events · News
An Evening with Chicago's Investment Community: Gar Wood at Invest For Kids
Gar Wood Securities joined Chicago's finance community for an evening of networking and family office insights at Invest For Kids' summer event.
June 26, 2026 · Events · News
A Day on the Course: Recapping the 6th Annual KGF Celebrity Pro-Am
On June 20th, Gar Wood Securities joined the Kids Golf Foundation and Bo Jackson's Give Me A Chance Foundation at Rich Harvest Farms for the 6th Annual KGF Celebrity Pro-Am — helping equip 80+ kids with new golf gear and supporting a foundation now running 91 programs across Illinois.
May 20, 2026 · Events · News
Gar Wood Securities Proud to Sponsor the 6th Annual KGF Celebrity Pro-Am Benefiting Bo Jackson's Give Me A Chance Foundation
Gar Wood Securities is proud to sponsor the 6th Annual KGF Celebrity Pro-Am at Rich Harvest Farms on June 20th, supporting the Kids Golf Foundation in providing over 80 youth participants with equipment, training, and access to the game.
January 13, 2026 · News · Events
Gar Wood Securities Proudly Sponsors STAC’s 100th Annual Mid-Winter Meeting | January 21-22, 2026
Gar Wood Securities is proud to support STAC’s 100th Annual Mid-Winter Meeting, bringing industry leaders together to discuss the future of trading and markets.
October 23, 2025 · News · Events
Gar Wood Securities Attends the 2025 Invest For Kids Chicago Conference
Gar Wood Securities joined industry leaders at the 2025 Invest For Kids Chicago conference – an event that unites finance professionals to share insights and support youth-focused charities across Chicago.
October 3, 2025 · Events
Gar Wood Securities Sponsors the Sopel Foundation for Dyslexia’s Golf Outing
Gar Wood Securities was a proud sponsor of the recent Sopel Foundation for Dyslexia's annual golf outing. It was a fantastic day to swing the irons with Brent Sopel and so many foundation supporters.
September 22, 2025 · News · Events
Beyond Finance: Gar Wood Securities at New York’s Private Collector Car Show
Gar Wood Securities proudly sponsored a private collector car show at the East River Helipad in New York City. The event brought together vintage cars, families, and the local community — reflecting our commitment to building connections beyond finance.
May 17, 2025 · Events
2025 Dyslexic Stars Charity Hockey Game
Gar Wood team joined former National Hockey League (NHL) players – including Brent Sopel – Illinois labor union members, families and friends from our incredible community to sponsor an unforgettable charity hockey event in support of Sopel Foundation for Dyslexia and its mission to raise awa reness for dyslexia and ADHD.
May 7, 2025 · News · Events
Gar Wood Securities x Rockin’ the Hill
Join us on Saturday, July 26, 2025 for a night of live music, good company, and unforgettable summer energy – all set on one of the most beautiful private estates in the country. This year’s headline: Stone Temple Pilots
March 20, 2025 · Events
Gar Wood Securities at the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Irish eyes were smiling at Chicago's downtown St. Patrick's Day parade!
November 13, 2024 · News · Events
Gar Wood Securities Proudly Sponsors 16th Annual Invest for Kids Conference
Since 2009, Invest for Kids has raised and donated over $23.5M, helping to foster a rich ecosystem of organizations that lift up Chicago’s most in-need youth from early childhood through college & career.