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Wayne A. Hoffman

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
CHICAGO, IL 60606
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CRD#: 3169636
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Professional summary


Wayne Andrew Hoffman is a registered financial advisor currently at ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois and LBMZ SECURITIES, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Wayne is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Wayne has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

June 7, 2018 - Present

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 101 N. Wacker Drive Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
CRD#: 110897
CHICAGO, IL
Current

June 21, 2018 - Present

LBMZ SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 101 North Wacker Drive Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 7874
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 11, 2014 - August 7, 2017

ARCHER DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 158961
LAUREL, MD
Past

May 24, 2013 - March 31, 2014

SUPERFUND USA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147069
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 17, 2011 - August 1, 2012

NEXBANK SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 133267
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 4, 2010 - August 24, 2011

LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41782
EXCELSIOR, MN
Past

April 18, 2005 - June 24, 2009

FRED ALGER MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106750
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

January 5, 2005 - June 24, 2009

FRED ALGER & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5300
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 2, 2003 - December 15, 2004

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

March 12, 2001 - January 24, 2003

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 28, 2000 - February 6, 2001

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 28, 2000 - February 6, 2001

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

February 17, 1999 - August 16, 2000

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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".
ZI
ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 110897 / SEC#: 801-40592

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1992 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
Alabama
(4/30/2023)
RR
Alaska
(1/9/2025)
RR
Arizona
(1/9/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(1/9/2025)
RR
California
(1/9/2025)
RR
Colorado
(1/9/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(4/30/2023)
RR
Delaware
(4/30/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/30/2023)
RR
Florida
(4/30/2023)
RR
Georgia
(4/30/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(1/9/2025)
RR
Idaho
(1/9/2025)
IAR
Illinois
(6/8/2018)
RR
Illinois
(6/21/2018)
RR
Indiana
(4/30/2023)
RR
Iowa
(1/9/2025)
RR
Kansas
(1/9/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(5/1/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(1/9/2025)
RR
Maine
(4/30/2023)
RR
Maryland
(4/30/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/30/2023)
RR
Michigan
(4/30/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(1/9/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(4/30/2023)
RR
Missouri
(1/9/2025)
RR
Montana
(1/9/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(1/9/2025)
RR
Nevada
(1/9/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/30/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(4/30/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(1/9/2025)
RR
New York
(4/30/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(4/30/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(1/9/2025)
IAR
Ohio
(6/7/2018)
RR
Ohio
(5/1/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/9/2025)
RR
Oregon
(1/9/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/30/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/30/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(4/30/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(1/9/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(5/2/2023)
RR
Texas
(1/9/2025)
RR
Utah
(1/9/2025)
RR
Vermont
(4/30/2023)
RR
Virginia
(4/30/2023)
RR
Washington
(1/9/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(4/30/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/21/2018)
RR
Wyoming
(1/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/7/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


ZI
ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 110897 / SEC#: 801-40592

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1992 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
101 N. Wacker Drive Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 265-9266
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
122

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ZACKS ADV PART 2 & APPENDIX 1 05 2025 (5/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,050
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,414,372,511

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Company Information


ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 110897Chicago, IL 60606

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