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Louis D. Solly

PINNACLE WEALTH ADVISORS
Portland, OR 97223
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CRD#: 1875648
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Professional summary


Louis Dean Solly, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PINNACLE WEALTH ADVISORS located in Portland, Oregon.

Louis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Louis has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Name of other business: Louis Solly, Sole Proprietor Not investment-related Address - Washougal, Washington Nature - non investment-related financial planning support and instructional services Position: Independent Contract Instructor and Financial Planning Specialist Relationship: Independent Contractor Start Date: June 2025 Number of hours/month: 10-20 Number of hours during securities trading hours: 0 Duties: non investment-related financial planning support and instructional services

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1997

Experience


Current

February 9, 2024 - Present

PINNACLE WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 12703 Sw 67th Avenue, Portland, OR 97223
RIA
CRD#: 117517
Portland, OR
Past

September 12, 2017 - April 1, 2025

SECURITY FIRST ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 117502
PORTLAND, OR
Past

June 23, 2010 - September 19, 2017

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3866
VANCOUVER, WA
Past

June 23, 2010 - September 19, 2017

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3866
VANCOUVER, WA
Past

December 21, 2009 - April 15, 2010

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

April 23, 2008 - April 15, 2010

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

August 4, 2006 - April 14, 2008

SECURITY FIRST ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 117502
PORTLAND, OR
Past

February 19, 2003 - November 20, 2006

NORTHWEST FINANCIAL OF OREGON

RIA
CRD#: 104660
PORTLAND, OR
Past

December 17, 2001 - February 11, 2003

SAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC

RIA
CRD#: 117729
PORTLAND, OR
Past

October 26, 1989 - July 12, 1996

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 26, 1989 - July 12, 1996

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 20, 1988 - June 6, 1989

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 20, 1988 - June 6, 1989

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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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PINNACLE WEALTH ADVISORS
BIRCH & JOSSI FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PINNACLE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | PINNACLE WEALTH ADVISORS | BIRCH AND MONTHEITH FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | BIRCH AND MONTEITH, INC. | BIRCH AND MONTEITH | BIRCH AND JOSSI, INC. | BIRCH & JOSSI, INC. | BIRCH & JOSSI FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 117517 / SEC#: 801-116763

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2019 Approved)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2019 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Oregon
(2/14/2024)
IAR
Washington
(2/9/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/27/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PINNACLE WEALTH ADVISORS
BIRCH & JOSSI FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PINNACLE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | PINNACLE WEALTH ADVISORS | BIRCH AND MONTHEITH FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | BIRCH AND MONTEITH, INC. | BIRCH AND MONTEITH | BIRCH AND JOSSI, INC. | BIRCH & JOSSI, INC. | BIRCH & JOSSI FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 117517 / SEC#: 801-116763

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2019 Approved)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
9200 Se Sunnybrook Boulevard Suite 170, Clackamas, OR 97015
Mailing Address
Phone number
(503) 654-5100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PINNACLE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. - FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,644
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 461,414,534

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Company Information


PINNACLE WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 117517Portland, OR 97223

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