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Michael B. Giles

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Tyler, TX 75701
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CRD#: 1879417
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Professional summary


Michael Brett Giles, CFP®, who also goes by Brett Giles, Michael Brett Giles Mr., is a registered financial advisor currently at PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Tyler, Texas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Michael has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brett Giles | Michael Brett Giles Mr.

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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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®

Experience


Current

August 23, 2021 - Present

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 215 W Southwest Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
RIA
BD
CRD#: 129052
Tyler, TX
Current

August 23, 2021 - Present

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 215 W Southwest Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
RIA
BD
CRD#: 129052
Tyler, TX
Past

July 31, 2013 - August 23, 2021

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110476
AUSTIN, TX
Past

July 23, 2013 - August 23, 2021

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

June 28, 2011 - July 29, 2013

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 28, 2011 - July 29, 2013

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 10, 2009 - May 6, 2011

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 7, 2009 - May 6, 2011

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

November 7, 2008 - December 18, 2008

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
AUSTIN, TX
Past

July 30, 2001 - December 18, 2008

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
AUSTIN, TX
Past

August 28, 2000 - July 30, 2001

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

July 27, 1998 - August 22, 2000

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

July 2, 1998 - July 24, 1998

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
Past

January 12, 1994 - June 26, 1998

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA
Past

September 29, 1988 - February 8, 1993

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI

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".
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)

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

RR
Massachusetts
(7/9/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(8/23/2021)
RR
Texas
(8/23/2021)
IAR
Texas
(8/23/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/21/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/21/1998
General Securities Principal Examination
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)


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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#: 129052Tyler, TX 75701

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