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Michael P. Zotto

ZONE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
NEW BERN, NC
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CRD#: 3037747
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Professional summary


Michael Phillip Zotto, who also goes by Michael Zotto, is a registered financial advisor currently at ZONE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in New Bern, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Zotto

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 20, 2021 - Present

ZONE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 314086
NEW BERN, NC
Past

September 20, 2017 - July 13, 2021

INVST, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282863
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 12, 2015 - September 13, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

January 12, 2015 - September 13, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

May 17, 2000 - January 2, 2015

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

April 8, 1998 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 8, 1998 - January 2, 2015

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
DEERFIELD, 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
Florida
(5/6/2021)
IAR
Illinois
(5/13/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(3/4/2024)
IAR
Texas
(4/20/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/17/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


ZI
ZONE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
ZONE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 314086 / SEC#:

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2021 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2021 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2024 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2021 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
New Bern, NC
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 293-2180
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts62
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 14,345,140

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Company Information


ZONE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 314086New Bern, NC

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