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Shawn J. Hotz

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CRD#: 4356784
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Shawn Joseph Hotz, who also goes by Shawn J Hotz, was a registered financial professional .

Shawn is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Shawn had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Shawn J Hotz

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.
DBA-THE MITCHELL INSURANCE AGENCY/BROKER POSITION: sales NATURE: Finance and Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 50 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 07/02/2018 ADDRESS: 29 Trinity Street, Newton NJ 07860, United States DESCRIPTION: Group and Individual Health, Property & Casualty and Anciliary Broker CREATIVE FOODS CATERING, LLC POSITION: Bartender NATURE: Accommodation, Hospitality and Food Service INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 50 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/05/2021 ADDRESS: 15 Kitchewan Road, Carnel NY 10512, United States DESCRIPTION: Bartending at catering events-set up for catering EMERSON REID, LLC POSITION: Medicare Insurance Broker NATURE: Finance and Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/06/2020 ADDRESS: 669 River Dr Center, Suite 305, Elmwood Park NJ 07407, United States DESCRIPTION: Occasionally write Medicare supplement, Advantage and PDP plans JENKINSON'S PAVILION POSITION: Bartender NATURE: Accommodation, Hospitality and Food Service INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 75 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/01/1988 ADDRESS: 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant NJ 08742, United States DESCRIPTION: Seasonal Part time bartender - during May-September. Mostly weekends UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY POSITION: Medicare Insurance Broker NATURE: Finance and Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/02/2020 ADDRESS: PO Box 1458, Minneapolis MN 55440, United States DESCRIPTION: Occasionally write Medicare supplement, Advantage, and PDP plans

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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


Past

November 16, 2022 - November 28, 2023

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Basking Ridge, NJ
Past

November 16, 2022 - November 28, 2023

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Basking Ridge, NJ
Past

April 1, 2022 - September 22, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Basking Ridge, NJ
Past

May 27, 2020 - March 2, 2022

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
WOODBRIDGE, NJ
Past

January 10, 2008 - September 21, 2010

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 833
SHORT HILLS, NJ
Past

May 2, 2006 - September 21, 2010

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
SHORT HILLS, NJ
Past

April 1, 2005 - May 3, 2006

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
CHERRY HILL, NJ
Past

September 7, 2004 - May 3, 2006

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 23, 2003 - September 22, 2004

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

April 6, 2001 - April 28, 2003

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 6, 2001 - April 28, 2003

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
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".
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/27/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/14/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/31/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/27/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Mailing Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Phone number
(973) 802-6000
Established
New Jersey since 09/22/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
387

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

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC (3/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASOLE MEMBER
FELICIANO, DEXTER MICHAELPRESIDENT5483537
FLORIO, KELLY NICOLEANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER6446272
FONTANO, ANTHONY MICHAELELECTED MANAGER6852155
HYNES, PATRICK LIAMCHAIRMAN, ELECTED MANAGER2748918
PATEL, PARANJCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4235738
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIPCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KARSTENCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2821664

Disclosures


Regulatory Event30
Arbitration13
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
12/22/2023
12/22/2023

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Company Information


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

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