Kurt A. Petricek

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Phoenix, AZ

CRD#: 4861974

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Professional summary

Kurt Allan Petricek is a registered financial advisor currently at ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Phoenix, Arizona and LBMZ SECURITIES, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Kurt is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Kurt has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

February 11, 2026 - Present

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 110897

Phoenix, AZ

Current

March 18, 2026 - Present

LBMZ SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 101 North Wacker Drive Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60606

CRD#: 7874

CHICAGO, IL

Past

September 2, 2014 - February 5, 2025

GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS

RIA

CRD#: 105477

PHEONIX, AZ

Past

January 16, 2014 - February 5, 2025

GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 39805

CHICAGO, IL

Past

February 16, 2012 - January 14, 2014

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 145

RADNOR, PA

Past

August 23, 2007 - February 7, 2012

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 35350

JERSEY CITY, NJ

Past

July 28, 2005 - July 31, 2007

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 37886

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

April 11, 2005 - June 13, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 16999

CHICAGO, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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.

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

Alaska
(3/18/2026)

IAR

Arizona
(2/11/2026)

Arizona
(3/24/2026)

California
(3/18/2026)

Hawaii
(3/18/2026)

Idaho
(3/18/2026)

Nevada
(3/18/2026)

Oregon
(3/18/2026)

Utah
(3/18/2026)

Washington
(3/18/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/31/2014

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/23/2005

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/14/2006

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 4/9/2005

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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 Accounts	12,050
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 12,414,372,511

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Kurt A. Petricek

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

LBMZ SECURITIES, INC.

GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS

GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/31/2014

Series 63

Date: 4/23/2005

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/14/2006

Series 6

Date: 4/9/2005

FINRA

Current Firm

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

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