Role at Highland Associates
- Title on Schedule A
- Managing Director
- Control
- John Peterson is a control person of Highland Associates.
- Ownership
- An individual ownership band is not available in the source record.
- Tenure
- John Peterson has held the filed role since December 2021.
The firm
Form ADV filed 29 July 2026
Career on record
John Peterson has been registered through Highland Associates since January 2019, and before that through Regions Investment Management, Inc. and Amsouth Asset Management, Inc..
- Highland Associates IncCurrent– present · 8 yearsBirmingham, AL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104948
- Regions Investment Management, Inc.– · 11 yearsBirmingham, AL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111715
- Amsouth Asset Management, Inc.– · 3 yearsBirmingham, AL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111554
- Passed Series 65 · 2005
Registrations and exams
John Peterson has a current investment-adviser registration in Alabama and has passed 1 qualifying exam.
| State | Scope | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 2 January 2019 |
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 12 April 2005 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- John Derek Peterson
- CRD
- 3207374
- Registration status
- Investment adviser registration
- Office
- 2545 HIGHLAND AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 200, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Firm bio
- regions.com
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Background
Derek Peterson is a senior consultant at Highland. The firm says he joined in 2012 and has experience in operations, trading and portfolio management. Highland Associates team biography
Education
- He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from the University of Georgia.Highland Associates team biography
Credentials and memberships
- CFA charterholder (firm-listed).Highland Associates team biography
Common questions
Where does John Peterson work?
John Peterson has been Managing Director of Highland Associates Inc since December 2021, and is a control person of the firm.
Is John Peterson a financial advisor?
Yes. John Peterson has a current investment-adviser registration in Alabama, through Highland Associates since January 2019, as of 17 October 2026.
How many years of experience does John Peterson have?
John Peterson has worked in the financial industry for 21 years as of 17 October 2026, counted from 14 June 2005, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has John Peterson passed?
John Peterson passed the Series 65 in April 2005.
Where did John Peterson work before Highland Associates?
Before Highland Associates, John Peterson was registered through Regions Investment Management, Inc., January 2008 to October 2018; Amsouth Asset Management, Inc., April 2005 to January 2008.
Where is John Peterson based?
John Peterson’s registered office is in Birmingham, AL.
Is John Peterson a CFA charterholder?
Highland Associates lists John Peterson with the CFA credential (“CFA charterholder (firm-listed).”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
Leadership at Highland Associates
Paige DanielPresident
Amanda PoeCCO
Eric RalphManaging Director
Scott SealockManaging Director