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Peter J. Soltesz

APIS FINANCIAL GROUP
Villa Park, IL
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CRD#: 2553740
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Professional summary


Peter John Soltesz, who also goes by Pete Soltesz, Peter Soltesz, is a registered financial advisor currently at APIS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Villa Park, Illinois.

Peter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Peter has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Pete Soltesz | Peter Soltesz

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.
01/2013-PRESENT, COOK-DUPAGE COUNTY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION, CAROL STREAM, IL, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, NOT INVEST-RELATED, PRESIDENT, 8 HRS/MO, 0 HRS DURING SEC TRADING; 07/2015-PRESENT, 2110 44TH ROAD SHERIDAN LLC, VILLA PARK, IL, INVESTMENT RELATED:N, LLC, OWNER OF LLC, 1HR/MO, 0HRS/DAY DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 30, 2021 - Present

APIS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 312493
Villa Park, IL
Past

November 8, 2013 - May 6, 2021

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
VILLA PARK, IL
Past

November 8, 2013 - May 6, 2021

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
VILLA PARK, IL
Past

July 8, 1997 - November 11, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

December 8, 1994 - November 11, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SCHAUMBURG, IL

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(4/30/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/25/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/12/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/24/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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APIS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
APIS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 312493 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Villa Park, IL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 207-4255
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts26
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,078,011

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Company Information


APIS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 312493Villa Park, IL

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