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Ralph J. Pierro

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CRD#: 1039122
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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.

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Ralph Joseph Pierro, who also goes by Skip Pierro, was a registered financial professional .

Ralph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Ralph had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3, Series 7, Series 12, Series 53, Series 24, Series 26 and Series 4 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Skip Pierro

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

June 11, 2003 - April 11, 2012

COMERICA SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 17079
GROSSE POINTE, MI
Past

May 16, 2001 - April 11, 2012

COMERICA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17079
DETROIT, MI
Past

December 15, 2000 - June 21, 2001

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 13, 2000 - June 21, 2001

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 4, 1999 - May 2, 2001

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 7, 1998 - December 13, 2000

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

April 12, 1995 - August 6, 1996

U.S. BANCORP SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17439
PORTLAND, OR
Past

September 7, 1993 - November 28, 1994

U.S. BANCORP SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17439
PORTLAND, OR
Past

April 15, 1992 - August 20, 1993

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
RICHMOND, VA
Past

January 29, 1991 - April 9, 1992

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

August 23, 1988 - September 10, 1990

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 19, 1986 - August 18, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

June 24, 1983 - August 21, 1986

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
Past

May 11, 1982 - June 13, 1983

CHESLEY AND DUNN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8362
Past

April 30, 1982 - October 21, 1983

AMERICAN WESTERN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7619

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/16/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 6/9/2000
NYSE Branch Manager Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CS
COMERICA SECURITIES
ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT SERVICE | MANUBANK INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION | COMERICA SECURITIES,INC. | COMERICA SECURITIES | COMERCIA SECURITIES

CRD#: 17079 / SEC#: 801-64897, 8-35001

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1000 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Mailing Address
36455 Corporate Drive Mail Code 3291, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Phone number
(214) 462-1117
Established
Michigan since 10/10/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
211

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COMERICA SECURITIES ADV PART 2 DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (4/26/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
COMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.SHAREHOLDER
AMOS, NICHOLAS CHARLESDIRECTOR2013807
CARR, JAMESDIRECTOR4353199
MAIER, JOHN BONIFACEDIRECTOR1812378
MURDOCK, WILLIAM BCEO/PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN5777100
SCHELL, RICHARD EDWARDDIRECTOR/ SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/ CCO1543415
THAIRANI, POOJADIRECTOR/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER7869698

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,527
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,385,128,214

Disclosures


Regulatory Event13
Arbitration3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/11/2023
Cover Page
12/05/2022

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Company Information


COMERICA SECURITIES

CRD#: 17079

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