Thomas E. Peluse

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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CRD#: 7548200

Professional summary

Thomas Edward Peluse Jr., who also goes by Thomas Edward Peluse, Thomas Peluse, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. located in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Thomas has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Thomas Edward Peluse | Thomas Peluse

Other business activities

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1. 01/2025- Wintrust Investments- DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business)- INV Related- At Reported Business Location(s)- Start date 02/28/2022- 130 Hours Per Month- 110 Hours Per Month

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 9, 2025 - Present

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 265 Virginia Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

RIA

CRD#: 628

Crystal Lake, IL

Current

July 11, 2025 - Present

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 265 Virginia Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

RIA

CRD#: 628

Crystal Lake, IL

Past

January 23, 2025 - May 23, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

Past

January 23, 2025 - May 23, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

Past

September 1, 2023 - January 23, 2025

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 875

Barrington, IL

Past

March 20, 2023 - January 23, 2025

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

CRD#: 875

Barrington, 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".

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago 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.

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

Alabama
(10/8/2025)

Arizona
(10/17/2025)

Arkansas
(10/8/2025)

California
(10/8/2025)

Colorado
(10/8/2025)

Delaware
(10/17/2025)

Florida
(10/8/2025)

Georgia
(10/8/2025)

IAR

Illinois
(7/9/2025)

Illinois
(7/11/2025)

Indiana
(10/8/2025)

Iowa
(10/17/2025)

Kansas
(10/17/2025)

Kentucky
(10/8/2025)

Louisiana
(10/8/2025)

Massachusetts
(10/8/2025)

Michigan
(10/8/2025)

Minnesota
(10/8/2025)

Missouri
(10/8/2025)

Nebraska
(10/8/2025)

Nevada
(10/8/2025)

New Jersey
(10/17/2025)

New York
(10/8/2025)

North Carolina
(10/8/2025)

Ohio
(10/8/2025)

Oklahoma
(10/8/2025)

Oregon
(10/8/2025)

Pennsylvania
(10/8/2025)

South Carolina
(10/8/2025)

Tennessee
(10/8/2025)

Texas
(10/8/2025)

Virginia
(10/17/2025)

Washington
(10/8/2025)

Wisconsin
(10/8/2025)

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 66

Date: 8/29/2023

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 3/20/2023

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 9/20/2022

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

34 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263

Mailing Address

38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263

Phone number

(888) 889-1025

Established

Ohio since 05/01/1925

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

1,349

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PASSAGEWAY MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM BROCHURE (7/14/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION	OWNER
CORSARIE, ROBERT ALBERT	DIRECTOR, HEAD OF RETAIL BROKERAGE	2213136
JACOBS, JARRETT ANDREW	DIRECTOR, BD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	3190249
JOHNSON MOBLEY, SHANNON	DIRECTOR, REGIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGER	2583704
KELLY, GINGER MICHELLE	DIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - RETAIL	2357692
LUDWICK, JAMES PAUL	DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS	4286771
LYONS, TIMOTHY	DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR-TRADING	2544688
MARCUS, ROBERT FRANKLIN	DIRECTOR, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS	2512810
OVERMANN, JUSTIN MICHAEL	DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER	4419793
STRATMOEN, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT	DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER	5873893

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	43,067
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 9,127,646,064

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	38
Arbitration	19

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/20/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/20/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Thomas E. Peluse

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Thomas Edward Peluse Jr.'s CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/29/2023

Series 7TO

Date: 3/20/2023

SIE

Date: 9/20/2022

FINRA

Current Firm

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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