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Gary A. Sipos

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CRD#: 1647741
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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.

Gary Alan Sipos, who also goes by Gary Sipos, was a registered financial professional .

Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Gary had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Gary Sipos

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

January 5, 2023 - November 15, 2024

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
PLYMOUTH, MI
Past

October 25, 2022 - November 15, 2024

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
PLYMOUTH, MI
Past

July 1, 2016 - October 31, 2022

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
Long Beach, CA
Past

July 1, 2016 - October 31, 2022

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
Long Beach, CA
Past

April 21, 2015 - July 1, 2016

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25454
WHITTIER, CA
Past

April 21, 2015 - July 1, 2016

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
WHITTIER, CA
Past

February 28, 2014 - February 5, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
PASADENA, CA
Past

February 28, 2014 - February 5, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
PASADENA, CA
Past

May 28, 2013 - February 28, 2014

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
GLENDALE, CA
Past

May 28, 2013 - February 28, 2014

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
GLENDALE, CA
Past

November 14, 2011 - March 15, 2013

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
VALENCIA, CA
Past

August 14, 2007 - August 2, 2011

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14455
VALENCIA, CA
Past

August 8, 2007 - August 2, 2011

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14455
VALENCIA, CA
Past

February 16, 2007 - March 19, 2007

PFIC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 34941
VALENCIA, CA
Past

August 5, 2005 - June 14, 2006

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

August 5, 2005 - June 14, 2006

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

February 22, 2005 - August 5, 2005

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI
Past

May 2, 2001 - August 5, 2005

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

August 19, 1998 - May 2, 2001

OLD KENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS

BD
CRD#: 17039
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

June 2, 1998 - August 21, 1998

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

May 21, 1992 - August 21, 1998

NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16989
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 3, 1992 - May 12, 1992

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past

May 13, 1991 - January 8, 1992

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

December 19, 1990 - May 24, 1991

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

October 24, 1989 - December 3, 1990

EMPIRE NATIONAL SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7361
Past

June 9, 1987 - March 29, 1988

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

March 25, 1987 - May 26, 1987

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/6/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS (10/17/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONPARENT
BARNHART, TODD MARTINBOARD OF MANAGERS6166298
FLYNN, SEANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & BOARD OF MANAGERS2790159
GUERRINI, RICHARD ROBERTPRESIDENT, CEO, BOARD OF MANAGERS1990015
HOLODINSKI, JOHN PAULBOARD OF MANAGERS2494707
MITCHELL, JESSICABOARD OF MANAGERS6624246
RAMOS, REGIS RESENDECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP5205169
RICHARDSON, MARGARET MARYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/BOARD OF MANAGERS6002933
RODGERS, STEPHANIE ELIZABETHBOARD OF MANAGERS & SECRETARY6004741
SANTILLO, ROBERT WILSONBOARD OF MANAGERS5379581
SCHAFER, DAVID JOSEPHCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1368781
THOMPSON, LEIGH CHASECHIEF LEGAL OFFICER6534162
WEIDNER, KIMBERLY LYNNCHIEF RISK OFFICER & BOARD OF MANAGERS4080314

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts157,533
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 26,533,775,810

Disclosures


Regulatory Event13
Arbitration6

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2024
Cover Page
09/20/2023

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Company Information


PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 129052

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