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Rian M. Kearney

PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES
Atlanta, GA 30327
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CRD#: 4186387
RK

Professional summary

Rian Michael Kearney is a registered financial professional currently at PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Rian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Rian has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 28, 2018 - Present

PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 3290 Northside Parkway, Nw Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30327Office #2: 3290 Northside Parkway Nw Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30327
BD
CRD#: 169719
Atlanta, GA
Past

May 27, 2010 - March 19, 2018

NORTHSTAR SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150409
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

February 15, 2006 - May 24, 2010

WELTON STREET INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 132111
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

August 2, 2004 - February 16, 2006

DIVIDEND CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 128667
DENVER, CO
Past

October 15, 2003 - February 16, 2006

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
DENVER, CO
Past

February 28, 2003 - September 30, 2003

AMERICAN SKANDIA ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109211
SHELTON, CT
Past

March 5, 2002 - September 30, 2003

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

July 10, 2000 - January 9, 2002

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
(4/24/2020)
RR
California
(3/28/2018)
RR
Georgia
(4/30/2018)
RR
Hawaii
(4/17/2025)
RR
Nevada
(4/17/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/12/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/15/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/29/2003
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/8/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/12/2006
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 3/8/2001
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

PC
PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC
PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 169719 / SEC#: , 8-69382

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

Main Address
3290 Northside Parkway, Nw Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30327
Mailing Address
3290 Northside Parkway, Nw Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone number
(855) 330-6594
Established
Georgia since 09/17/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BADGER CREEK HOLDINGS, LLCSOLE OWNER
BEATON, DANIEL STEWARTFINOP4240769
GRABER, ERIC RYANPRESIDENT4576496
MCLEAN, CLAIRE ETHRIDGECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER7810116
SMALL, ORIT HEATHERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2786459
SMITH, JEFFERY ALLENCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4039773

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Company Information

PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 169719Atlanta, GA 30327

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