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Peter R. Trapani

PREFERRED PLANNING ASSOCIATES
Oak Brook, IL 60523
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CRD#: 1377651
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Professional summary


Peter Robert Trapani is a registered financial advisor currently at PREFERRED PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Peter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Peter has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. AM A CPA WITH WEISS, SUGAR, DVORAK AND DUSEK CPAS 20 N. WACKER DRIVE SUITE 2250 CHICAGO IL 60606 312/332-6622 2. INSURANCE PRODUCT SALES - LIFE, HEALTH, LTC, ANNUITIES(FIXED), D.I., ETC

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 27, 2014 - Present

PREFERRED PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 700 Commerce Drive Suite 500, Oak Brook, IL 60523
RIA
CRD#: 169186
Oak Brook, IL
Past

March 16, 2012 - December 31, 2013

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127701
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

October 3, 2006 - January 27, 2012

OAKBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 16323
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

November 24, 1998 - September 19, 2006

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
OAKBROOK, IL
Past

January 5, 1996 - January 31, 1997

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

February 17, 1994 - January 17, 1996

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

June 18, 1985 - February 16, 1994

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(3/27/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/25/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PP
PREFERRED PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC.
PREFERRED PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 169186 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/10/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
700 Commerce Drive Suite 500, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 837-6101
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

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Company Information


PREFERRED PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 169186Oak Brook, IL 60523

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