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Peter S. Taft

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
ALBANY, NY 12207
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CRD#: 4648772
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Professional summary


Peter Stephen Taft, who also goes by Peter S. Taft, is a registered financial professional currently at PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Albany, New York.

Peter is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Peter has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Peter S. Taft

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. ESTATE ATTORNEY; LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD M. WHITE; 646 Plank Rd., Suite 105, Clifton Park 12065- NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; OF COUNCIL-LAWYER; STARTING APRIL 2007; APPROXIMATELY 10 HRS/MONTH; 6 DURING TRADING HOURS. 2. PKSA (PKS ADVISORY), 80 STATE ST, ALBANY, NY 12207, RIA/ INVESTMENT ADVISOR REP 3. PKS FINANCIAL; INVESTMENT RELATED 80 STATE ST, ALBANY, NY 12207; FIXED INSURANCE; INSURANCE AGENT; SALES & SERVICE OF FIXED LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY CONTRACTS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 27, 2008 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
BD
CRD#: 35747
ALBANY, NY
Past

June 8, 2007 - June 20, 2022

PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125648
ALBANY, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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

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Colorado
(1/2/2018)
RR
Florida
(10/30/2008)
RR
Indiana
(3/13/2009)
RR
Maine
(10/30/2008)
RR
Maryland
(1/3/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(10/11/2017)
RR
New York
(8/12/2008)
RR
North Carolina
(2/5/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/23/2009)
RR
South Carolina
(10/11/2017)
RR
Tennessee
(1/30/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(7/8/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/11/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/16/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PK
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS | SARATOGA 21ST, LTD. | PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35747 / SEC#: , 8-46844

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


Main Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Mailing Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Phone number
(518) 436-3536
Established
New York since 12/16/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PKS HOLDINGS, LLCHOLDING CO.
BOHLEY, TRACEY LEACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4826937
FLOUTON, KATHERINE MARIEPRESIDENT4405001
KVAM, PETER DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4301918
MOTTA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNCOO2741133
PURCELL, JOHN PETERC.E.O.1664678

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration2

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Company Information


PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747Albany, NY 12207

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