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Christopher J. Preston

PACER FINANCIAL
Malvern, PA 19355
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CRD#: 2040487
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Professional summary


Christopher Joseph Preston, who also goes by Chris Preston, is a registered financial professional currently at PACER FINANCIAL, INC. located in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Christopher has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chris Preston

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 23, 2022 - Present

PACER FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 500 Chesterfield Parkway, Malvern, PA 19355
BD
CRD#: 137040
Malvern, PA
Past

August 1, 2019 - March 16, 2020

CHESTERBROOK CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 104395
Berwyn, PA
Past

January 17, 2012 - July 24, 2017

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 2, 2010 - January 13, 2012

KILDARE CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45796
BERWYN, PA
Past

May 2, 2008 - September 4, 2008

NOVA CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32694
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

April 17, 2007 - October 30, 2007

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 29, 2002 - May 21, 2007

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25910
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

February 1, 2000 - October 1, 2001

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

April 23, 1999 - December 13, 1999

GIRARD INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1834
SOUDERTON, PA
Past

July 1, 1996 - October 24, 1997

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA
Past

May 7, 1996 - June 24, 1996

HAMBRECHT & QUIST LLC

BD
CRD#: 940
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 14, 1994 - March 13, 1996

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

June 21, 1993 - February 26, 1994

FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

July 14, 1992 - June 24, 1993

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA

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: 7/22/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/27/2015
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PF
PACER FINANCIAL, INC.
PACER FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 137040 / SEC#: , 8-67061

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


Main Address
500 Chesterfield Parkway, Malvern, PA 19355
Mailing Address
500 Chesterfield Parkway, Malvern, PA 19355
Phone number
(610) 644-8100
Established
Pennsylvania since 03/23/2005
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THOMSON, JOE MCKEEPRESIDENT718569
OHARA, SEAN EDWARDDIRECTOR1312483
BRADBARD, ASHLEE ANN THOMSONSR. VICE PRESIDENT5761850
THOMSON, JOANN MARIESECRETARY/TREASURER5086499
ZELLER, KIMBERLY L. T.VICE PRESIDENT5774669
JOHNSON, JEFFREY SHAWNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5508770
MILLER, JOHN STEVENSONFINOP2139980

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Company Information


PACER FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 137040Malvern, PA 19355

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