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David Gerdt

Shareholder at Van Der Noord Financial Advisors in Greer, SC

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

David Gerdt is Shareholder of Van Der Noord Financial Advisors, Inc., an investment adviser managing $152M, and works from its Greer, SC office. David Gerdt has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Van Der Noord Financial Advisors since 13 July 2016, has 13 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 65.

13
Years in industry
10
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

David Gerdt has been Shareholder of Van Der Noord Financial Advisors since July 2019, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 10% and 25% of the firm. David Gerdt holds a BS in Computer Science from Bob Jones University.

Van Der Noord Financial Advisors, Inc. is a Greer, SC firm with $152M under management, 126 clients and 2 advisers across 2 offices, as of its January 2026 filing.

David Gerdt is Senior Financial Advisor of Van Der Noord Financial Advisors, Inc. He has been with the firm since 2011 and has over 15 years experience in financial planning. He also serves as the firm's Investment Portfolio Manager, responsible for building and maintaining client household portfolios.

David Gerdt’s longest registration is the current one, 10 years at Van Der Noord Financial Advisors since 2016. Before joining Van Der Noord Financial Advisors in 2016, David Gerdt was registered through THF Advisors, LLC.

  1. – present · 10 years
    Greer, SC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 135556
  2. THF Advisors, LLC
    – · 5 years
    Greenville, SC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 165997

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Van Der Noord Financial Advisors

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

David Gerdt is registered as an investment adviser representative in South Carolina, since July 2016.

  • South CarolinaSince 13 July 2016

Examinations

Series 6526 March 2013
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
David Thomas Gerdt
CRD
5927975
Role
Shareholder
Office
THE VILLAGE AT THORNBLADE, 420 THE PARKWAY, SUITE G2, Greer, SC 29650
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
March 2013
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does David Gerdt work?

David Gerdt has been Shareholder of Van Der Noord Financial Advisors, Inc. since July 2019.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 14 January 2026

Is David Gerdt a financial advisor?

Yes. David Gerdt has a current investment-adviser registration in South Carolina, through Van Der Noord Financial Advisors since July 2016.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does David Gerdt have?

David Gerdt has 13 years in the financial industry, since March 2013, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has David Gerdt passed?

David Gerdt passed the Series 65 in March 2013.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is David Gerdt based?

David Gerdt’s registered office is in Greer, SC.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is David Gerdt registered with FINRA?

No. David Gerdt has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is David Gerdt a CFP?

Van Der Noord Financial Advisors lists David Gerdt with the CFP credential (“Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: David Gerdt, CFP® biography, vandernoordfinancial.com

How can I verify David Gerdt’s record?

Search CRD 5927975 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes David Gerdt’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Van Der Noord Financial Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5927975, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Van Der Noord Financial Advisors, Inc., filed 14 January 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Van Der Noord Financial Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.