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Peter M. Zucco

PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES
Atlanta, GA 30327
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CRD#: 1723684
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Professional summary

Peter Michael Zucco, who also goes by Pete Michael Zucco, Peter Michael Zucco, is a registered financial professional currently at PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Peter is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Peter has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Pete Michael Zucco | Peter Michael Zucco

Other business activities

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

March 9, 2023 - Present

PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 3290 Northside Parkway, Nw Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30327Office #2: 3290 Northside Parkway Nw Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30327
BD
CRD#: 169719
Atlanta, GA
Past

August 22, 2022 - February 27, 2023

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25938
PORTLAND, ME
Past

July 5, 2022 - August 24, 2022

WILDERMUTH SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 288416
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Past

January 13, 2021 - June 21, 2021

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
Gambrills, MD
Past

March 12, 2020 - June 4, 2020

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
Severna Park, MD
Past

August 5, 2013 - March 19, 2018

NORTHSTAR SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150409
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

June 17, 2013 - July 25, 2013

ORCHARD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133378
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 17, 2003 - August 18, 2003

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

July 31, 2000 - December 3, 2003

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

June 22, 2000 - May 30, 2013

WELLS INVESTMENT SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 15252
NORCROSS, GA
Past

October 27, 1997 - April 7, 2000

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 18, 1993 - July 5, 1994

PACIFIC CORTEZ SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 24341
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 14, 1987 - November 10, 1987

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

RR
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

RR
Delaware
(5/14/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/16/2023)
RR
Georgia
(3/15/2023)
RR
Maryland
(3/13/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(5/13/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(3/14/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(10/14/2024)
RR
Virginia
(3/13/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/26/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/11/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 3/19/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/24/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/23/2001
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

PC
PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC
PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 169719 / SEC#: , 8-69382

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

Main Address
3290 Northside Parkway, Nw Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30327
Mailing Address
3290 Northside Parkway, Nw Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone number
(855) 330-6594
Established
Georgia since 09/17/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BADGER CREEK HOLDINGS, LLCSOLE OWNER
BEATON, DANIEL STEWARTFINOP4240769
GRABER, ERIC RYANPRESIDENT4576496
MCLEAN, CLAIRE ETHRIDGECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER7810116
SMALL, ORIT HEATHERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2786459
SMITH, JEFFERY ALLENCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4039773

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Company Information

PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 169719Atlanta, GA 30327

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