Gar Wood Securities, LLC, Supports The STAC Scholarship Fund Hockey Tournament
CHICAGO, July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Gar Wood Securities is proud to be one of the lead sponsors in the 2nd Annual Security Traders Association of Chicago (STAC) Fund Face Off Hockey Tournament.
The tournament will be a one night event, which is held in Chicago at Johnny's Ice House on July 16, 2015 from 4pm to 9:30pm. Most of the players in the tournament are amateur players from Chicagoland and are affiliated within the financial services industry. This year's event will include a few players from the East coast, and we hope to attract teams from various cities next year. The players will be paired off into four teams and will play two games.
The cost for spectators to watch is $25.00 per person, which includes cocktails and appetizers following the game.
"We are thrilled to participate in this year's tournament to help raise money for the STAC Scholarship Fund. It should be a fun event for both the players and spectators, and we hope that all of the excitement from the Chicago Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup will generate a great deal of interest in the tournament.", said Robert Jersey, President and CEO of Gar Wood Securities, LLC.
The STAC Scholarship Fund awards college scholarships to students and various charitable and educational institutions.
The STAC Fund is a charitable organization that also makes donations to the American Red Cross, Windy City Habitat for Humanity, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, among others.
"Gar Wood Securities is known for its commitment to our clients and active involvement in associations. We couldn't be happier to collaborate with this fantastic initiative." concluded Mr. Jersey.
About Gar Wood Securities, LLC
Gar Wood Securities, LLC is a registered U.S. broker-dealer and member of FINRA, SIPC and NFA, which trades solely on an agency basis, and provides their clients access to all major global markets covering equities, options, futures, fixed income, mutual funds and alternative investments in hedged funds and CTA's.
The firm is known for its derivative execution and prime brokerage businesses, and has been recognized in several industry surveys as a Top rated broker in client services from the hedge fund community. Their clients include money managers, active traders and family offices. Additionally, Gar Wood supports a network of independent registered representatives that use the firm's infrastructure and compliance oversight to help them service and manage their brokerage businesses.
Formed in 2004, the firm is headquartered in Chicago with branch offices in Atlanta, Dallas, and San Diego.
Additional information on Gar Wood Securities, LLC is available at www.garwoodsecurities.net
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