Derek Gray has been an investment adviser representative at Cim since August 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Derek Gray holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics from State University of New York at Oneonta.
Cim, LLC is an Albany, NY firm with $804M under management, 385 clients and 10 advisers across 3 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Derek Gray is Vice President of Private Wealth Management of Curran Wealth Management. He attends to client matters relating to investments, retirement, insurance, tax planning and estate planning. He began his financial services career in 2004 with The Phoenix Companies in East Greenbush, New York, servicing clients with life insurance and wealth management products, and later was a Senior Financial Planner at The Ayco Company, L.P. in Albany, providing financial planning to executives of Fortune 500 companies.
Derek Gray’s longest registration was 6 years at The Ayco Company,l.p. (2010–2016). Before joining Cim in 2021, Derek Gray was registered through The Ayco Company,l.p.
- Curran Wealth ManagementCurrent– present · 5 yearsAlbany, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 132136
- The Ayco Company,l.p.– · 6 yearsAlbany, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106693
Professional designations
Listed by Cim
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Derek Gray is registered as an investment adviser representative in New York, since August 2021.
- New YorkSince 30 August 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 22 February 2008 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 5 October 2007 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 31 March 2005 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Derek G Gray
- CRD
- 4897218
- Firm
- Cim · CRD 132136
- Office
- 30 S. PEARL STREET, 9TH FLOOR, Albany, NY 12207
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- August 2005
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- curranllc.com
Where does Derek Gray work?
Derek Gray is an investment adviser representative registered through Cim, LLC since August 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Derek Gray a financial advisor?
Yes. Derek Gray has a current investment-adviser registration in New York, through Cim since August 2021.
How many years of experience does Derek Gray have?
Derek Gray has 21 years in the financial industry, since August 2005, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Derek Gray passed?
Derek Gray has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in March 2005. FINRA credited Derek Gray with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Derek Gray work before Cim?
Before Cim, Derek Gray was registered through The Ayco Company,l.p., February 2010 to October 2016.
Where is Derek Gray based?
Derek Gray’s registered office is in Albany, NY.
Is Derek Gray registered with FINRA?
Yes. Derek Gray has a current broker registration, under CRD 4897218.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
Is Derek Gray a CFP?
Cim lists Derek Gray with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Derek Gray’s record?
Search CRD 4897218 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Derek Gray’s full registration record.


