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Philip J. Zaffer

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CRD#: 1029916
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Philip John Zaffer, who also goes by Phil Zaffer, was a registered financial professional .

Philip is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Philip had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Phil Zaffer

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

April 18, 2013 - August 24, 2015

PHILIP J. ZAFFER & ASSOCIATES, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 166946
OREGON, IL
Past

August 5, 2011 - April 18, 2013

MONTICELLO INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140851
NEOSHO, MO
Past

August 1, 2011 - April 18, 2013

MIDAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47351
OREGON, IL
Past

March 17, 2010 - August 1, 2011

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
OREGON, IL
Past

February 14, 1996 - January 1, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

September 22, 1987 - May 13, 1988

STANFORD SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 14940
Past

April 15, 1985 - October 10, 1986

STANFORD SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 14940
Past

April 8, 1982 - August 1, 2011

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
OREGON, IL

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Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/15/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PHILIP J. ZAFFER & ASSOCIATES, LTD
PHILIP J. ZAFFER & ASSOCIATES, LTD

CRD#: 166946 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
410 W. Washington Street, Oregon, IL 61061
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PHILIP J. ZAFFER & ASSOCIATES, LTD

CRD#: 166946

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