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Peter B. Marmaras

VICUS CAPITAL
BETHLEHEM, PA 18020
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CRD#: 1856636
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Professional summary


Peter Bowe Marmaras, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Pete Marmaras, is a registered financial advisor currently at VICUS CAPITAL, INC. located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Peter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Peter has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 62, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Pete Marmaras

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.
1. FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, FIXED INSURANCE, START 11/1987, <1HR/WK (TRADING HOURS), INSURANCE AGENT - SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, FIXED INDEX ANNUITIES, AND LONG-TERM CARE; 2. VICUS CAPITAL, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, OUTSIDE RIA - ADVISORY BUSINESS, START 11/1998, 40HRS/WK (32.5 TRADING HOURS), INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; 3. MARMARAS & SMITH, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, DBA NAME FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES (SECURITIES/ADVISORY/INSURANCE), START 06/2005, 40HRS/WK (32.5 TRADING HOURS), FOUNDING PARTNER, PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES; 4. WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 2540 CENTER ST., BETHLEHEM, PA 18017, CHURCH, START 2003, 2HRS/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), FINANCE TEAM LEADER; 5. FIGHTING CHILDREN'S CANCER FOUNDATION, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 1700 ROUTE 23 NORTH, SUITE# 300, WAYNE, NJ 07470, CHARITY, START 2008, 1HRS/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), BOARD MEMBER; 6. BERTHA BOWE TRUST, INVESTMENT RELATED, 200 STETSON RD., APT 511, AUBURN, ME 04210, TRUST ACCOUNTS AT SEI AND FIDELITY, START 03/1996, 1HR/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), TRUSTEE, ADVISOR; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TRUEBLOOD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: PO BOX 136, WASHINGTON ISLAND, WI 54246; NATURE OF BUSINESS: PERFORMING ARTS; START DATE: 09/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADVISE BOARD ON FINANCIAL MATTERS, BOOK-KEEPING; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MARMARAS & SMITH CASH BALANCE PLAN TRUST; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RETIREMENT TRUST; START DATE: 2/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PLAN ADMIN/TRUSTEE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DIRECTING CONTRIBUTIONS, OVERSEEING INVESTMENT STRATEGY, RULES AND REGULATIONS; 9. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PETER MARMARAS & CO. LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: ACCOUNTING PURPOSES, START DATE: 12/2004, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BUSINESS OWNER, FOR ACCOUNTING PURPOSES; 10. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 2368 WEST SILVERTON DR, FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY; START: 11/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; DUTIES: RECEIVE RENTAL INCOME;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 1990

Experience


Current

July 7, 2005 - Present

VICUS CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 3101 Emrick Blvd Suite 315, Bethlehem, PA 18020
RIA
CRD#: 116021
BETHLEHEM, PA
Current

September 3, 2013 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3101 Emrick Blvd Ste 315, Bethlehem, PA 18020
BD
CRD#: 13572
Bethlehem, PA
Past

August 1, 2003 - September 3, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

May 22, 2001 - January 2, 2013

MARMARAS & SMITH, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 123256
ALLENTOWN , PA
Past

January 3, 1996 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 18, 1988 - October 19, 1992

HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4184
Past

August 18, 1988 - January 4, 1996

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT

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".
VC
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VICUS CAPITAL, INC. | PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS NETWORK

CRD#: 116021 / SEC#: 801-60628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2001 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.
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
Alabama
(1/5/2021)
RR
Arizona
(7/5/2024)
RR
California
(9/3/2013)
RR
Connecticut
(9/3/2013)
RR
Delaware
(8/23/2016)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/3/2013)
RR
Florida
(9/3/2013)
RR
Georgia
(9/3/2013)
RR
Hawaii
(9/3/2013)
RR
Illinois
(1/5/2021)
RR
Kansas
(9/3/2013)
RR
Louisiana
(4/7/2025)
RR
Maine
(9/3/2013)
RR
Maryland
(9/3/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/3/2013)
RR
Michigan
(3/17/2017)
RR
New Hampshire
(7/15/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(7/12/2005)
RR
New Jersey
(9/3/2013)
RR
New York
(9/3/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(6/14/2022)
RR
Ohio
(9/3/2013)
RR
Oregon
(1/11/2018)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(7/7/2005)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/3/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(9/3/2013)
RR
Tennessee
(4/7/2023)
IAR
Texas
(5/4/2006)
RR
Texas
(9/3/2013)
RR
Vermont
(1/5/2021)
RR
Virginia
(9/3/2013)
RR
Washington
(5/21/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/6/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/30/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 11/2/1998
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VC
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VICUS CAPITAL, INC. | PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS NETWORK

CRD#: 116021 / SEC#: 801-60628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2001 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
476 Rolling Ridge Drive Suite 315, State College, PA 16801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 558-4287
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
89

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VICUS CAPITAL ADV PART 2A (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,058
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,574,468,218

Red Flags


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Company Information


VICUS CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 116021Bethlehem, PA 18020

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