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Eric V. Retzlaff

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
ALBANY, NY 12207
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CRD#: 1163816
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Professional summary


Eric Vann Retzlaff, who also goes by Eric Vann Retzlaff, Eric Retzlaff, is a registered financial professional currently at PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Albany, New York.

Eric is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Eric has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 22TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 22, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases


Eric Vann Retzlaff | Eric Retzlaff

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 20, 2024 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
BD
CRD#: 35747
ALBANY, NY
Past

January 17, 2023 - October 4, 2023

MIT ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 121171
TIBURON, CA
Past

May 4, 2018 - December 31, 2022

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159712
Dana Point, CA
Past

August 24, 2016 - May 8, 2018

SHOPOFF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 142866
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 10, 2016 - August 22, 2016

MOLONEY SECURITIES CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 38535
Irvine, CA
Past

August 8, 2012 - June 12, 2014

ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17229
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 15, 2010 - July 25, 2011

LIGHTSTONE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132596
MAHWAH, NJ
Past

September 25, 2006 - June 22, 2009

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 8, 1995 - January 2, 2001

OCC DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 18541
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 3, 1991 - March 2, 1994

SWIFT ENERGY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 17422
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 14, 1987 - December 13, 1994

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(11/13/2024)
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Alaska
(11/13/2024)
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
(11/13/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/29/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA

Current Firm


PK
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS | SARATOGA 21ST, LTD. | PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35747 / SEC#: , 8-46844

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


Main Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Mailing Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Phone number
(518) 436-3536
Established
New York since 12/16/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PKS HOLDINGS, LLCHOLDING CO.
BOHLEY, TRACEY LEACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4826937
FLOUTON, KATHERINE MARIEPRESIDENT4405001
KVAM, PETER DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4301918
MOTTA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNCOO2741133
PURCELL, JOHN PETERC.E.O.1664678

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration2

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Company Information


PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747Albany, NY 12207

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