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Marc Benjamin Schindler

Marc Benjamin Schindler

CFP®
PIVOT POINT ADVISORS
BELLAIRE, TX
·CRD# 1830780·38 years experience

Professional Summary

Marc Benjamin Schindler, CFP®, who also goes by Market Schindler, is a registered financial advisor currently at PIVOT POINT ADVISORS, LLC located in Bellaire, Texas. Marc is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Marc has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$100K–$250K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
Corporate Executives
High Net Worth Individuals & Families

Services Offered

  • Investment Management
  • Education Funding
  • Business Services
  • Financial Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning

Specializations

Divorce Planning
Business Exit & Succession Planning

Biography

Pivot Point Advisors openly embraces innovation, but at the same time, typifies traditional values of honesty, transparency and mutual trust that come with a personal relationship and deep understanding of its clients’ needs. Investors find in Pivot Point Advisors a partner who matches highly analytical reasoning with a personal touch, to provide the key ingredients for long-term success; rational decisions and disciplined implementation using robust investment strategies. With the right acumen, paired with its proprietary...

Other Aliases

Market Schindler

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1994

Years of Experience

38 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PIVOT POINT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 130562
RIA
5959 West Loop South 333, Bellaire, TX 77401
May 28, 2004 - Present
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 31194
RIA
Houston, TX
June 12, 2002 - June 10, 2004
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 31194
BD
New York, NY
July 27, 1998 - June 10, 2004
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7471
BD
New York, NY
April 27, 1994 - July 29, 1998
CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.·CRD# 630
BD
New York, NY
June 18, 1990 - May 10, 1994
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
BD
New York, NY
November 21, 1989 - June 26, 1990
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
BD
New York, NY
May 25, 1988 - December 20, 1989

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Current Firm

PIVOT POINT ADVISORS, LLC
PIVOT POINT ADVISORS, LLC

PIVOT POINT ADVISERS, LLC | SCHINDLER/GREMM ADVISORS, LLC | PIVOT POINT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 130562 / SEC#: 801-129978
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/25/2024 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (1/9/2025 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

5959 West Loop South Suite 333, Bellaire, TX 77401

Phone Number

(713) 715-7000

# of Employees

3

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 1 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PIVOT POINT ADV 2A (2/13/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

305

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$141,671,752

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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".
PIVOT POINT ADVISORS, LLC
PIVOT POINT ADVISORS, LLC

PIVOT POINT ADVISERS, LLC | SCHINDLER/GREMM ADVISORS, LLC | PIVOT POINT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 130562 / SEC#: 801-129978
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/25/2024 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (1/9/2025 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Texas
(5/28/2004)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 1995About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 1988About the Series 63 exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Jul 1988About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 1988About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Marc

  • Investment Management
  • Education Funding
  • Business Services
  • Financial Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning

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