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Douglas M. Zator

EMERSON EQUITY LLC
Newport Beach, CA
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CRD#: 6321246
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Professional summary


Douglas M Zator, who also goes by Doug M Zator, Douglas Michael Zator, Douglas M Zator, Douglas Zator, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Douglas has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Doug M Zator | Douglas Michael Zator | Douglas M Zator | Douglas Zator

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.
1)- PERCH WEALTH-INVESTMENT RELATED, 9940 RESEARCH DR, STE 200, IRVINE CA 92618-MARKETING VEHICLE THROUGH WHICH INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS, PRESIDENT, ADVISE CLIENTS ON INVESTMENTS, 11/2021, 8 HOURS A DAY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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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

December 7, 2023 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
Newport Beach, CA
Current

December 7, 2023 - Present

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

Office #1: 155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402Office #2: 9940 Research Drive Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

August 9, 2023 - December 11, 2023

ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288863
Newport Beach, CA
Past

August 9, 2023 - December 11, 2023

ARKADIOS CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 282710
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 19, 2021 - August 15, 2023

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130032
Newport Beach, CA
Past

November 19, 2021 - August 15, 2023

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 130032
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

November 11, 2020 - November 18, 2021

QUINCY WELLS ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 307477
Costa Mesa, CA
Past

November 9, 2020 - November 18, 2021

GREAT POINT CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 114203
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 6, 2018 - November 12, 2020

CANTOR FITZGERALD INVESTMENT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 159296
NEWPORT, CA
Past

November 5, 2018 - November 12, 2020

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

May 23, 2017 - November 9, 2018

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
Chicago, IL
Past

May 23, 2017 - November 9, 2018

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
Chicago, IL
Past

June 30, 2016 - March 9, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 30, 2016 - March 9, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 7, 2015 - June 23, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 20, 2014 - June 23, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
CHICAGO, IL

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".
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EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco 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
California
(12/7/2023)
IAR
California
(12/7/2023)
RR
Florida
(7/9/2024)
RR
Illinois
(1/18/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(11/26/2024)
RR
Oregon
(1/2/2024)
RR
Texas
(4/24/2025)
RR
Washington
(8/15/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/9/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


EE
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Mailing Address
155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone number
(650) 312-0200
Established
California since 10/10/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
222

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (10/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BALDINI, DOMINIC JULIOMANAGING MEMBER, PRESIDENT, GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, MUNI PRINCIPAL, FINOP3082081
MORRISSEY, KATHLEEN FRANCESCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1771747
SNYDER, SEAN KRISTIANCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER1860842

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,091
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 327,937,701

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032Newport Beach, CA

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