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Emil Defeo
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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CRD#: 1339908
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Professional summary
Emil Defeo, who also goes by Emil John Defeo, is a registered financial advisor currently at PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Emil is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Emil has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Emil John Defeo
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 20, 2007 - Present
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Office #1: 454 State Route 28, Bridgewater, NJ 08807RIA
BD
CRD#: 129052
Bridgewater, NJ
Current
March 20, 2007 - Present
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Office #1: 454 State Route 28, Bridgewater, NJ 08807RIA
BD
CRD#: 129052
Bridgewater, NJ
Past
June 1, 2006 - March 19, 2007
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 15340
WEST ORANGE, NJ
Past
May 2, 2006 - March 19, 2007
BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 31299
PLANTSVILLE, CT
Past
March 2, 2004 - May 4, 2006
ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 25454
DUNELLEN, NJ
Past
February 7, 1996 - May 4, 2006
ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 25454
DUNELLEN, NJ
Past
August 31, 1994 - December 31, 1995
ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 25454
Past
June 13, 1994 - August 4, 1994
FINANCIAL HORIZONS SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 20221
Past
June 6, 1994 - July 18, 1994
CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES
BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past
March 5, 1993 - May 31, 1994
CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past
March 19, 1985 - March 4, 1993
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
PNC INVESTMENTS | PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PNC INVESTMENTS LLC
CRD#: 129052 / SEC#: 801-66195, 8-66195
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/17/2003 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia 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.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
IAR
Massachusetts(7/3/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(7/9/2025)
RR
New Jersey(12/3/2010)
IAR
New Jersey(12/3/2010)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/20/2007)
IAR
Pennsylvania(3/20/2007)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PW
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
PNC INVESTMENTS | PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PNC INVESTMENTS LLC
CRD#: 129052 / SEC#: 801-66195, 8-66195
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/17/2003 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
300 Fifth Avenue 26th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2722
Mailing Address
1900 E. 9th Street 17th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone number
(800) 762-6111
Established
Delaware since 09/17/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,585
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | PARENT | |
| BARNHART, TODD MARTIN | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 6166298 |
| FLYNN, SEAN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & BOARD OF MANAGERS | 2790159 |
| GUERRINI, RICHARD ROBERT | PRESIDENT, CEO, BOARD OF MANAGERS | 1990015 |
| HOLODINSKI, JOHN PAUL | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 2494707 |
| MITCHELL, JESSICA | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 6624246 |
| RAMOS, REGIS RESENDE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP | 5205169 |
| RICHARDSON, MARGARET MARY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/BOARD OF MANAGERS | 6002933 |
| RODGERS, STEPHANIE ELIZABETH | BOARD OF MANAGERS & SECRETARY | 6004741 |
| SANTILLO, ROBERT WILSON | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 5379581 |
| SCHAFER, DAVID JOSEPH | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1368781 |
| THOMPSON, LEIGH CHASE | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 6534162 |
| WEIDNER, KIMBERLY LYNN | CHIEF RISK OFFICER & BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4080314 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 157,533 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 26,533,775,810 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 13 |
| Arbitration | 6 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 09/20/2023 |
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