Preston J. Ptak

COOKSON PEIRCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Fairlawn, OH 44333

CRD#: 6928901

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Professional summary

Preston James Ptak, who also goes by Preston J Ptak, Preston Ptak, is a registered financial advisor currently at COOKSON PEIRCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Fairlawn, Ohio.

Preston is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Preston has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Preston J Ptak | Preston Ptak

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

May 29, 2026 - Present

COOKSON PEIRCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 3560 W. Market Street, Suite 215, Fairlawn, OH 44333

RIA

CRD#: 110729

Fairlawn, OH

Past

May 18, 2022 - May 14, 2026

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

AKRON, OH

Past

May 17, 2022 - May 14, 2026

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

AKRON, OH

Past

January 5, 2022 - March 24, 2022

LINEWEAVER WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 173310

VALLEY VIEW, OH

Past

June 17, 2020 - April 4, 2022

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 25803

Valley View, OH

Past

April 24, 2019 - June 18, 2020

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA

CRD#: 16986

NORTH CANTON, OH

Past

April 24, 2019 - June 18, 2020

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 16986

NORTH CANTON, OH

Past

November 2, 2018 - April 15, 2019

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 5393

Richfield, OH

Past

September 11, 2018 - April 15, 2019

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

Richfield, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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COOKSON PEIRCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 110729 / SEC#: 801-21341

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/1984 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Ohio
(5/29/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/2/2018

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/11/2018

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

COOKSON PEIRCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 110729 / SEC#: 801-21341

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/1984 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Mailing Address

555 Grant Street Suite 380, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone number

(412) 471-5320

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,347
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,323,321,323

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/27/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/28/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/31/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

LINEWEAVER WEALTH ADVISORS

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

COOKSON PEIRCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/2/2018

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/11/2018

Current Firm

COOKSON PEIRCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

COOKSON PEIRCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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