Our Professionals

Gary Galarpe joined First Tryon Securities in 2024 as the Chief Compliance Officer. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the firm adheres to industry-related laws, regulations, and internal policies. Gary collaborates closely with other executives and managers to execute firm strategy, promote growth opportunities, implement enterprise risk management solutions, and foster a strong culture of organizational compliance.

With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Gary has held various significant positions. He was the Head Fixed Income Trader at LPL Financial before becoming the Senior Fixed Income Trader at Girard Securities. He later joined Nathan Hale Capital, where he served as COO, CFO, and COO. Most recently, he was the COO and CCO at Zeus Financial LLC, a Minority Business Enterprise.

Gary earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton. He currently holds FINRA Series 7, 14, 24, 27, 52, 53, 63, and 99 licenses.