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Richard D. Pecotte

PFG ADVISORS
FARMINGTON, NM 87402
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CRD#: 2944260
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Professional summary


Richard Dean Pecotte, who also goes by R Dean Pecotte, is a registered financial advisor currently at PFG ADVISORS located in Farmington, New Mexico and UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Farmington, New Mexico.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Richard has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


R Dean Pecotte

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.
***PFG ADVISORS LLC POSITION: Registered Advisor NATURE: Investment Advisory Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 12 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 12 START DATE: 04/01/2018 ADDRESS: 5900 E Main St, Farmington NM 87402 DESCRIPTION: Clients of PFG may also be clients of SAI. Will provide investment advisory services. ***PINNACLE SOUTHWEST SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS, INC POSITION: President NATURE: An S-Corp set up for managing business expenses and commissions for my securities practice at Securities America. There are no employees other than myself. It is not held out to the public as a dba. There are no marketing activities using the corporate name. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/23/2006 ADDRESS: 5900 E Main St, Farmington NM 87402 DESCRIPTION: It serves my brokerage and advisory business related to Securities America. I pay taxes and business-related expenses through the OBA. ***PINNACLE SOUTHWEST ENTERPRISES, INC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Former operator of Papa Murphy's Pizza franchises. The franchises were sold and transferred on 23JAN2024.The activities are now related to the collection of loan payments related to the sale of the franchises, payment of taxes and other activities related to the wind down of the business. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2009 ADDRESS: 5720 Los Arcos, Farmington NM 87402 DESCRIPTION: President of Pinnacle Southwest Enterprises, Inc. former operator of Papa Murphy's Pizza franchises. My activities will be limited to filing annual tax returns. ***PINNACLE SOUTHWEST SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS, INC POSITION: President NATURE: An S-Corp set up for managing business expenses and commissions for my securites practice at Securities America. There are no employees other than myself. It is not held out to the public as a dba. There are no marketing activities using the corporate name. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/23/2006 ADDRESS: 5900 E Main St, Farmington NM 87402, United States DESCRIPTION: It serves my brokerage and advisory business related to Securities America. I pay taxes and business related expenses through the OBA. ***PECOTTE FAMILY HOLDINGS, LLC POSITION: Managing Partner NATURE: The purpose of this LLC is to manage assets, primarily registered investment assets held at Osaic Wealth for Pecotte Family Holdings LLC. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/20/2022 ADDRESS: 5720 Los Arcos, Farmington NM 87402, United States DESCRIPTION: I will be Registered Agent and Managing Partner of Pecotte Family Holdings, LLC. I will be responsible for chairing annual meetings and guiding the members activities as we oversee investment accounts.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 18, 2018 - Present

PFG ADVISORS

Office #1: 5900 E Main St, Farmington, NM 87402
RIA
CRD#: 173344
FARMINGTON, NM
Current

November 6, 2025 - Present

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Office #1: 5900 E. Main St., Farmington, NM 87402
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
Farmington, NM
Past

June 14, 2024 - November 7, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
FARMINGTON, NM
Past

December 8, 2016 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
FARMINGTON, NM
Past

June 16, 2015 - December 31, 2018

CUE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 21033
FARMINGTON, NM
Past

June 15, 2015 - December 8, 2016

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1027
FARMINGTON, NM
Past

June 28, 2005 - June 16, 2015

WILBANKS SECURITIES ADVISORY

RIA
CRD#: 118304
FARMINGTON, NM
Past

February 19, 2003 - June 16, 2015

WILBANKS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40673
FARMINGTON,, NM
Past

February 8, 2000 - December 9, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
FARMINGTON, NM
Past

September 15, 1997 - December 9, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PA
PFG ADVISORS
4 CORNERS (CUE FINANCIAL GROUP) | WEBB FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | UNITED PRAIRIE FINANCIAL NETWORK | UFG GROUP | TURNING POINTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TUCSON OLD PUEBLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUWEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | TRUE COMPASS FINANCIAL | TROJAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THUNDERBIRD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STATE ECU WEALTH PLANNING | STARLIFTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STANFORD FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES | SOMMER INVESTMENTS | SCOTT HANISH LLC | SATTLER PENSION AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RORBACH FINANCIAL SERVICES | ROCHA WEALTH ADVISORS | RETIREADY ADVISORS | REACH INVESTMENT SERVICES | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PINNACLE SOUTHWEST SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS, CO | PINAL COUNTY FINANCIAL SERVICES | PHOCUS RETIREMENT SERVICES | PHOCUS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | PFG ADVISORS, LLC | PFG ADVISORS | PFG (PEORIA) | OCCU INVESTMENT SERVICES | MY POINT | MORROW FINANCIAL GROUP | MISSION CITY INVESTMENT SERVICES | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | MILES BROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT | MANSELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MANGUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LPL SUNNYVALE | LONESTAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LONE STAR INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | LBW INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LANDINGS FINANCIAL SERVICES | KLEVENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | KEYPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES | KALINA WEALTH ADVISORS | JUDD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JAMES MERKEL (PYRAMID FCU) | INTEGRO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IHN FAMILY LEGACY PLANNING, INC. | IDAHO CENTRAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GAVAGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORTHRIGHT FINANCIAL SERVICES | FIRST SERVICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL SERVICES AT FMFCU | ELEVATE WEALTH | EAGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DIAMOND FINANCIAL PLANNING | DEER VALLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES | DAVIS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | CUE FINANCIAL GROUP | COUNTY FEDERAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT (CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT) | COPPER STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHABOT FINANCIAL SERVICES | CANYON STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | CANO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | CALIFORNIA COAST FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUPEAK INVESTMENT SERVICES | BATIE & CO CAPITAL MGMT LLC | ASCENSION COLLEGE PLANNING | APRICITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANTHEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALTIER INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | ALTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | AERO INVESTMENT SERVICES | A.I.R.E FINANCIAL | A. M. GUIDANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSULTING LLC

CRD#: 173344 / SEC#: 801-80797

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2014 Approved)

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.
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

RR
Arizona
(11/6/2025)
RR
Colorado
(11/6/2025)
RR
Idaho
(11/6/2025)
RR
Montana
(11/6/2025)
IAR
New Mexico
(4/18/2018)
RR
New Mexico
(11/6/2025)
RR
Texas
(11/6/2025)
RR
Utah
(11/6/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(11/6/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/24/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 10/14/1997
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PA
PFG ADVISORS
4 CORNERS (CUE FINANCIAL GROUP) | WEBB FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | UNITED PRAIRIE FINANCIAL NETWORK | UFG GROUP | TURNING POINTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TUCSON OLD PUEBLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUWEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | TRUE COMPASS FINANCIAL | TROJAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THUNDERBIRD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STATE ECU WEALTH PLANNING | STARLIFTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STANFORD FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES | SOMMER INVESTMENTS | SCOTT HANISH LLC | SATTLER PENSION AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RORBACH FINANCIAL SERVICES | ROCHA WEALTH ADVISORS | RETIREADY ADVISORS | REACH INVESTMENT SERVICES | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PINNACLE SOUTHWEST SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS, CO | PINAL COUNTY FINANCIAL SERVICES | PHOCUS RETIREMENT SERVICES | PHOCUS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | PFG ADVISORS, LLC | PFG ADVISORS | PFG (PEORIA) | OCCU INVESTMENT SERVICES | MY POINT | MORROW FINANCIAL GROUP | MISSION CITY INVESTMENT SERVICES | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | MILES BROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT | MANSELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MANGUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LPL SUNNYVALE | LONESTAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LONE STAR INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | LBW INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LANDINGS FINANCIAL SERVICES | KLEVENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | KEYPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES | KALINA WEALTH ADVISORS | JUDD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JAMES MERKEL (PYRAMID FCU) | INTEGRO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IHN FAMILY LEGACY PLANNING, INC. | IDAHO CENTRAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GAVAGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORTHRIGHT FINANCIAL SERVICES | FIRST SERVICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL SERVICES AT FMFCU | ELEVATE WEALTH | EAGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DIAMOND FINANCIAL PLANNING | DEER VALLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES | DAVIS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | CUE FINANCIAL GROUP | COUNTY FEDERAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT (CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT) | COPPER STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHABOT FINANCIAL SERVICES | CANYON STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | CANO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | CALIFORNIA COAST FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUPEAK INVESTMENT SERVICES | BATIE & CO CAPITAL MGMT LLC | ASCENSION COLLEGE PLANNING | APRICITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANTHEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALTIER INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | ALTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | AERO INVESTMENT SERVICES | A.I.R.E FINANCIAL | A. M. GUIDANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSULTING LLC

CRD#: 173344 / SEC#: 801-80797

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3200 N. Central Ave Suite #200, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 405-8850
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
119

SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A BROCHURE AS OF NOVEMBER 10 2025 (11/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,550
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,083,491,501

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Company Information


PFG ADVISORS

CRD#: 173344Farmington, NM 87402

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