X0203 0001143313 NYSE Amex 0001356750 FIRST TRUST TAX-ADVANTAGED PREFERRED INCOME FUND 333-135791

120 EAST LIBERTY DRIVE, SUITE 400 WHEATON IL ILLINOIS 60187

(630) 765 - 8000 Common shares of beneficial interest, Par Value $.01 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(3) Kerri L. Ramirez Sr. Manager 2009-07-28