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Ian Mcelreath

PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES
ATLANTA, GA
·CRD# 4754189·22 years experience

Professional Summary

Ian Mcelreath, who also goes by Ian Christopher Mcelreath, is a registered financial advisor currently at PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia. Ian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Ian has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Ian Christopher Mcelreath

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Years of Experience

22 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 169719
BD
1. 3290 Northside Parkway, Nw Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 303272. 3290 Northside Parkway Nw Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30327
July 8, 2026 - Present
METRIC FINANCIAL, LLC·CRD# 33324
BD
Atlanta, GA
January 7, 2026 - June 25, 2026
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 46106
BD
Portland, ME
September 18, 2023 - October 31, 2025
EMERSON EQUITY LLC·CRD# 130032
RIA
Tampa, FL
July 1, 2021 - August 25, 2023
EMERSON EQUITY LLC·CRD# 130032
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Tampa, FL
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20/20 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC·CRD# 281692
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AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 14869
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CANTOR FITZGERALD INVESTMENT ADVISORS·CRD# 159296
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CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.·CRD# 134
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REALTY CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 145454
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KBS CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP LLC·CRD# 132299
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April 17, 2007 - June 2, 2009
PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 4452
BD
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March 11, 2004 - April 18, 2007

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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)

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

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

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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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.

1). STRYDE SAVINGS-NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 15172 NORTH RD,STE 201, FENTON, MI 48430, USE APP/PORTAL TO HELP DETERMINE COST SAVINGS FOR BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNERS, 3-4 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS 2) TRUCHOICE FINANCIAL- INVESTMENT RELATED-400 HWY 169 S, STE200, ST LOUS, MO 55426, AGENT, FIXED ANNUITIES AND LIFE INSURANCE, 5 HRS A WEEK DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS 3) FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE GROUP-INVESTMENT RELATED, 19520 W CATAWBA DR CORNELIUS NC 28031, AGENT, FIXED ANNUITIES AND LIFE INSURANCE, 1-2 HRS A WEEK DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS 4)-INFINITE WEALTH DESIGNS LLC-INVESTMENT RELATED; 2914 W WALLCARAFT AVE. TAMPA, FL 33611; INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITY SALES; MANAGER, SOLE OWNER, SALES AND MARKETING, 10-20 HOURS AND 1 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; 01/2023

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(8/25/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(7/8/2026)
RR
Delaware
(9/9/2026)
RR
Florida
(8/25/2026)
RR
Georgia
(7/8/2026)
RR
Indiana
(7/8/2026)
RR
Maine
(8/25/2026)
RR
Maryland
(7/8/2026)
RR
Michigan
(7/8/2026)
RR
Mississippi
(8/26/2026)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/20/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(8/27/2026)
RR
New York
(7/8/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(7/8/2026)
RR
Ohio
(7/17/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/8/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/25/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(7/8/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(8/25/2026)
RR
Vermont
(7/8/2026)
RR
Virginia
(8/27/2026)
RR
West Virginia
(7/8/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 2019About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2006About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2007About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2004About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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