Michael J. Lacognata
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Michael John Lacognata, who also goes by Mike Lacognata, was a registered financial professional .
Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Michael had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Experience
July 3, 2012 - March 10, 2016
B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY
June 19, 2012 - March 10, 2016
B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY
August 10, 2005 - April 20, 2012
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
August 1, 2005 - April 20, 2012
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
September 22, 2004 - August 12, 2005
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
May 5, 1997 - December 11, 2002
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
October 4, 1993 - March 4, 1994
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
October 4, 1993 - March 4, 1994
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
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Current Firm

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY
CRD#: 61 / SEC#: 801-19699, 8-94
Contact information
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
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Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| THE ZIEGLER COMPANIES, INC. | PARENT COMPANY | |
| DAVID, ANGELIQUE ATHIENA | EMD, GENERAL COUNSEL, CORPORATE SECRETARY, COO | 5445800 |
| HERMANN, DANIEL JOSEPH | CEO AND PRESIDENT | 1790977 |
| JEFFERSON, RYAN T | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CFO & DIRECTOR | 5844031 |
| KERR, MARCLETTA R | DIRECTOR, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 7463114 |
| STROM, KEVIN LOUIS | EMD HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS | 1595516 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 7 |
| Civil Event | 2 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
Exempt reporting advisers
| SEC / JURISDICTION | REPORTING STATUS | EFFECTIVE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | ERA - Withdrawn | 3/3/2025 |
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