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Phillip M. Zera

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CRD#: 1760008
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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.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Phillip M Zera, who also goes by Philip M Zera, Philip Matthew Zera, Phillip Matthew Zera, Phillip M Zera, was a registered financial professional .

Phillip is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Phillip had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Philip M Zera | Philip Matthew Zera | Phillip Matthew Zera | Phillip M Zera

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

August 23, 2021 - January 3, 2022

BRIGHT TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34702
HENDERSON, NV
Past

August 3, 2020 - November 11, 2020

BRIGHT TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34702
HENDERSON, NV
Past

October 3, 2003 - December 8, 2003

HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30996
MELVILLE, NY
Past

July 31, 2001 - October 17, 2001

VIEWTRADE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46987
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

June 6, 1998 - August 20, 1999

ON-SITE TRADING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30271
GREAT NECK, NY
Past

March 29, 1995 - June 12, 1998

BARRON CHASE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18969
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 23, 1992 - April 7, 1995

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

June 10, 1991 - September 9, 1991

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

August 30, 1990 - May 30, 1991

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 9, 1988 - June 3, 1989

LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 7191
Past

October 21, 1987 - March 24, 1988

UNITED CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 8268

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/12/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 8/3/2020
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 1/2/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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BRIGHT TRADING, LLC
BRIGHT TRADING, INC. | BRIGHT TRADING, LLC

CRD#: 34702 / SEC#: , 8-44990

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


Main Address
10521 Jeffreys Street, Suite 121, Henderson, NV 89052
Mailing Address
6061 Topaz Street, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Phone number
(702) 739-1393
Established
Nevada since 07/31/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BRIGHT INVESTMENTS, LLCMANAGING MEMBER
ARLINSKY, KOSTATRADER5510518
ARLINSKY, STEVETRADER5510563
JONES, KEN ANDOTRADER5512985
SORGIC, SINISATRADER5513001
ANDERSON, DIANA ELIZABETHCOMPLIANCE DIRECTOR/ CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4894089
BRIGHT, ROBERT ALVINCEO, CFO1148394
CHAN, STEPHEN KEI ONTRADER5571223
FRIESEN, ROBIN DALEPRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5518030
ROSS, CHRISTINE ANGELCFO, FINOP5512412
SHILLETTO, ANDREW E MR.TRADER4793136
WALENTINY, CARLO ANNE JOSEPHTRADER5518113

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


BRIGHT TRADING, LLC

CRD#: 34702

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