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James K. Zurek

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CRD#: 824892
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James K Zurek, who also goes by James Keith Zurek, James T Zurek, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. James had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 5, Series 7, Series 24, Series 4 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Keith Zurek | James T Zurek

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

October 17, 2019 - January 27, 2023

AMERICAN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3001
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Past

March 6, 2013 - December 12, 2019

FOREST SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 16255
ISLAND LAKE, IL
Past

June 14, 2012 - March 8, 2013

NDX TRADING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39940
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 15, 1999 - May 4, 2012

BIRKELBACH INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11490
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 3, 1993 - November 1, 1999

GENEVA SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 16178
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

November 23, 1990 - January 5, 1993

RODMAN & RENSHAW INC.

BD
CRD#: 724
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 25, 1987 - November 15, 1990

TAMARON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14929
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

July 11, 1984 - November 23, 1987

MOSELEY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7908
Past

June 13, 1984 - June 15, 1984

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
Past

April 27, 1981 - July 6, 1984

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

February 16, 1978 - May 7, 1981

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
Past

July 22, 1976 - March 2, 1978

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/19/1979
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 12/11/1982
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AT
AMERICAN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
AMERICAN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES ADVISORY | PEERSON & COMPANY, INC. | PEERSON & COMPANY INVESTMENT SERVICES | AMERICAN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 3001 / SEC#: , 8-14394

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
910 S El Camino Real Suite 200, Whiting, IN 46394
Mailing Address
9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Phone number
(949) 524-2742
Established
Indiana since 12/23/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CCIG ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLCOWNER
DEVER, JAMES FRANCISCEO1840373
KESSLER, KRISTOPHER CHARLESPRESIDENT4543640
LIPPY, IAN EDWARDCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER6037326
ONESTO, RICHARD ERNESTFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2453096
SLAVINSKY, CHARLES JOSEPHCCO/MSRB/ROP2807658

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


AMERICAN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 3001

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