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Jason Zardavets

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES
Tampa, FL 33602
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CRD#: 3176089
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Professional summary


Jason Zardavets, who also goes by Jason R. Zardavets, Jason Robert Zardavets, Jason Zardavets, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. located in Tampa, Florida.

Jason is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Jason has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jason R. Zardavets | Jason Robert Zardavets | Jason Zardavets

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

May 5, 2025 - Present

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 201 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33602
RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Tampa, FL
Current

April 3, 2025 - Present

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 201 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33602
RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Tampa, FL
Past

November 3, 2023 - March 25, 2025

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
Dallas, TX
Past

November 3, 2023 - March 25, 2025

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Dallas, TX
Past

October 6, 2016 - November 3, 2023

COMERICA SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 17079
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 28, 2016 - November 3, 2023

COMERICA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17079
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 23, 2015 - September 26, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 23, 2015 - September 26, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
AUSTIN, TX
Past

May 16, 2013 - December 3, 2014

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 6, 2012 - December 3, 2014

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110476
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 31, 2012 - May 16, 2013

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

May 11, 2005 - August 28, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
AUSTIN, TX
Past

May 10, 2004 - August 28, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 5, 2004 - March 1, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
BRIDGEWATER, NJ
Past

December 21, 2000 - March 1, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 3, 1999 - November 20, 2000

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, 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".
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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
Connecticut
(4/14/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/14/2025)
RR
Florida
(4/3/2025)
IAR
Florida
(5/5/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/14/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/14/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(4/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/18/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
34 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Mailing Address
38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Phone number
(888) 889-1025
Established
Ohio since 05/01/1925
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,349

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PASSAGEWAY MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM BROCHURE (2/2/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOWNER
CORSARIE, ROBERT ALBERTDIRECTOR, HEAD OF RETAIL BROKERAGE2213136
JACOBS, JARRETT ANDREWDIRECTOR, BD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3190249
JOHNSON MOBLEY, SHANNONDIRECTOR, REGIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGER2583704
KELLY, GINGER MICHELLEDIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - RETAIL2357692
LUDWICK, JAMES PAULDIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS4286771
LYONS, TIMOTHYDIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR-TRADING2544688
MARCUS, ROBERT FRANKLINDIRECTOR, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS2512810
OVERMANN, JUSTIN MICHAELDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4419793
STRATMOEN, CHRISTOPHER SCOTTDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5873893

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts43,067
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,127,646,064

Disclosures


Regulatory Event38
Arbitration19

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/20/2025
Cover Page
08/26/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628Tampa, FL 33602

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