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Christopher R. Zarcaro

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC
Smithfield, RI 02917
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CRD#: 2322962
CZ

Professional summary

Christopher Robert Zarcaro, AIF®, CFP®, CIMA®, who also goes by Christopher Robert Zarcaro, is a registered financial professional currently at FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC located in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Christopher has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

Christopher Robert Zarcaro

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

CIMA®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

December 2, 2013 - Present

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

Office #1: 500 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917
BD
CRD#: 17507
Smithfield, RI
Past

January 3, 2012 - November 13, 2013

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

June 23, 2004 - January 3, 2012

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

December 13, 2002 - October 28, 2009

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

December 10, 2002 - June 23, 2004

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

February 24, 1998 - December 31, 2002

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

April 5, 1995 - February 14, 1998

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 1, 1993 - August 2, 1994

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 1, 1993 - August 2, 1994

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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

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Alabama
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/10/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/11/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/6/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/28/1993
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 4/15/2005
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 5/21/2004
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 4/8/2004
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/1/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FD
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC | INSTITUTIONAL COMPANY, INC. | FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES COMPANY, INC. | FIDELITY INSTITUTIONAL RETIREMENT SERVICES COMPANY

CRD#: 17507 / SEC#: , 8-35097

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

Main Address
900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917
Mailing Address
Two Destiny Way Mail Zone Wg3d, Westlake, TX 76262
Phone number
(800) 237-8132
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2020
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FIDELITY GLOBAL BROKERAGE GROUP, INC.STOCKHOLDER
ACKERMAN, CHARLES ALLANDIRECTOR2168517
ADAMS, ROBERTCOO1291582
GUSTAFSON, DALTONPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR2439305
HAGGERTY, MARK AEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR4347837
KAVANAUGH, NATALIE ANNCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
MCGINTY, JOHN JR.CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5560420
RHODES, NOAH BUTLERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6546392

Disclosures

Regulatory Event3
Arbitration17

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Company Information

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 17507Smithfield, RI 02917

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