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Peter Andrew Bessette

STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS
Reno, NV
·CRD# 1086490·43 years experience

Professional Summary

Peter Andrew Bessette is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in Reno, Nevada. Peter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Peter has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 8 and Series 53 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Years of Experience

43 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 283816
RIA
10615 Professional Circle Suite 206, Reno, NV 89521
March 28, 2024 - Present
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 31194
RIA
Reno, NV
July 16, 2001 - April 10, 2024
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 31194
BD
Reno, NV
May 1, 2000 - April 10, 2024
PIPER SANDLER & CO.·CRD# 665
BD
Minneapolis, MN
July 23, 1993 - March 10, 1999
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
St. Louis, MO
September 4, 1990 - August 4, 1993
BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED·CRD# 76
BD
June 8, 1990 - September 4, 1990
BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED·CRD# 76
BD
January 7, 1988 - September 4, 1990
L. F. ROTHSCHILD & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 501
BD
April 3, 1986 - November 5, 1987
KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 7613
BD
March 1, 1983 - December 19, 1984

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Current Firm

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STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

A. CARMI FINANCIAL, INC. | YOUNG AMERICAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOZNY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | VERITAS BOSTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUE NORTH WEALTH PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | THE LOWRIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | TAMARACK TRAIL INVESTMENT PARTNERS | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SPAIN & SMITH WEALTH ADVISORS | RIVERVIEW WEALTH PARTNERS | RIVERBEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | RENO TAHOE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURPOSEFUL WEALTH | PISTONE WEALTH ADVISORS | PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS | PARK EDGE ADVISORS | PALATINE HILL, LLC | NILSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | NEXTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEW VIEW WEALTH ADVISORY | MCCANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAJIED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | KYROS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KOWAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JF WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INVESSENT WEALTH MANAGEMENRT | INTERSECTING WEALTH, LLC | GIERL AUGUSTINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GENERATIONS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREITAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FLAGSHIP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FELLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMERITUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLAPBOARD HILL PRIVATE WEALTH | CENTURY WEALTH PARTNERS | BARNWOOD CAPITAL | AUGUST WEALTH ADVISORS | ACMEJACKWEALTHMANAGEMENT

CRD#: 283816 / SEC#: 801-108211
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/15/2016 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

3750 Park East Drive Suite 200, Beachwood, OH 44122

Phone Number

(440) 519-2500

# of Employees

170

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SWA PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE 10.2026 (10/14/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

12,896

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$5,573,579,738

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Other business activities

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Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1) NAME OF ENTITY: Bessette LLC ADDRESS: 725 SW Higgins Ave Ste C, Missoula, MT 59803 INVESTMENT/NOT INVESTMENT RELATED: No BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: Holding LLC for RV CAPACITY: Owner - Passive START DATE: 10/20/2021 DUTIES: none. It is a holding LLC for our RV HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH: 0 HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES HOURS PER MONTH: 0 2) Reno Tahoe Wealth Management; Investment related; Registered Investment Advisor DBA; 5470 Kietzke Ln Ste 200, Reno, NV 89511; Financial Planning and Investment Advisory services. Partner. 03/28/2024 Start date; 160 hours per month, 130 hours per month during securities trading hours. Provide investment management and wealth planning to clients. 3) Meritage Wealth Insurance Advisors; Investment-related; Address: 503 FM 359 #130-267 Richmond, TX 77406; Business: Insurance General Agency; Title: Appointed Producer; Start Date: 1/23/2025; Number of hours/month devoted: 5; number of hours during trading hours: 5; Description: Insurance general agent that will facilitate placement of insurance to RTWM clients.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

A. CARMI FINANCIAL, INC. | YOUNG AMERICAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOZNY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | VERITAS BOSTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUE NORTH WEALTH PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | THE LOWRIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | TAMARACK TRAIL INVESTMENT PARTNERS | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SPAIN & SMITH WEALTH ADVISORS | RIVERVIEW WEALTH PARTNERS | RIVERBEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | RENO TAHOE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURPOSEFUL WEALTH | PISTONE WEALTH ADVISORS | PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS | PARK EDGE ADVISORS | PALATINE HILL, LLC | NILSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | NEXTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEW VIEW WEALTH ADVISORY | MCCANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAJIED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | KYROS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KOWAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JF WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INVESSENT WEALTH MANAGEMENRT | INTERSECTING WEALTH, LLC | GIERL AUGUSTINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GENERATIONS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREITAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FLAGSHIP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FELLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMERITUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLAPBOARD HILL PRIVATE WEALTH | CENTURY WEALTH PARTNERS | BARNWOOD CAPITAL | AUGUST WEALTH ADVISORS | ACMEJACKWEALTHMANAGEMENT

CRD#: 283816 / SEC#: 801-108211
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/15/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Nevada
(3/28/2024)
IAR
Texas
(3/28/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2001About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1983About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Mar 1996About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1983About the Series 7 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 9 exam

Series 8 — General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Passed Jul 1994

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Nov 1992About the Series 53 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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