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Patrick A. Sereda

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CRD#: 2857085
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Patrick A Sereda, who also goes by Patrick A Sereda, Patrick Allen Sereda, was a registered financial professional .

Patrick is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Patrick had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Patrick A Sereda | Patrick Allen Sereda

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

April 23, 2025 - February 3, 2026

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 61
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 7, 2017 - June 10, 2024

GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110757
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 3, 2012 - January 28, 2025

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 875
Tinley Park, IL
Past

November 28, 2011 - February 10, 2025

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 875
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 7, 2011 - December 7, 2011

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

October 3, 2006 - November 13, 2009

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10078
ITASCA, IL
Past

May 27, 1999 - November 13, 2009

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
ITASCA, IL
Past

May 11, 1998 - May 11, 1999

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 3, 1998 - May 11, 1998

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 260
DALLAS, TX

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: 4/9/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 4/23/2025
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: 4/2/1998
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 11/16/2012
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 7/23/2007
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/9/1999
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY
B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY
B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY | ZIEGLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ZIEGLER PRIVATE EQUITY | ZIEGLER INVESTMENT SERVICES GROUP | ZIEGLER CONSULTING SERVICE | ZIEGLER CAPITAL MARKETS | ZIEGLER | REACT GROUP

CRD#: 61 / SEC#: 801-19699, 8-94

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

Main Address
One North Wacker Drive, Suite 2000 Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
One North Wacker Drive, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone number
(312) 263-0110
Established
Wisconsin since 02/12/1920
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE BROCHURE 3.30.17 FINAL (3/30/2017)
BCZ ADV PART 2A FINAL 2017 (3/30/2017)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THE ZIEGLER COMPANIES, INC.PARENT COMPANY
DAVID, ANGELIQUE ATHIENAEMD, GENERAL COUNSEL, CORPORATE SECRETARY, COO5445800
HERMANN, DANIEL JOSEPHCEO AND PRESIDENT1790977
JEFFERSON, RYAN TMANAGING DIRECTOR, CFO & DIRECTOR5844031
KERR, MARCLETTA RDIRECTOR, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER7463114
STROM, KEVIN LOUISEMD HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS1595516

Disclosures

Regulatory Event7
Civil Event3
Arbitration2

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SEC / JURISDICTIONREPORTING STATUSEFFECTIVE DATE
WisconsinERA - Withdrawn3/3/2025

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Company Information

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

CRD#: 61

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