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Michael Brett Giles

CFP®
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Tyler, TX
·CRD# 1879417·38 years experience

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...

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Brett Giles, Michael Brett Giles Mr.

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Disclosures on record.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

38 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 129052
RIA
BD
215 W Southwest Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
August 23, 2021 - Present
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 129052
RIA
BD
215 W Southwest Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
August 23, 2021 - Present
PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.·CRD# 110476
RIA
Austin, TX
July 31, 2013 - August 23, 2021
BBVA SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 27060
BD
San Antonio, TX
July 23, 2013 - August 23, 2021
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
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Houston, TX
June 28, 2011 - July 29, 2013
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
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EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC·CRD# 110826
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GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 23302
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July 30, 2001 - December 18, 2008
CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION·CRD# 10465
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Glen Allen, VA
August 28, 2000 - July 30, 2001
ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 25454
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Napa, CA
July 27, 1998 - August 22, 2000
ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 25454
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July 2, 1998 - July 24, 1998
BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 12965
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January 12, 1994 - June 26, 1998
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September 29, 1988 - February 8, 1993

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Current Firm

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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)

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

1,713

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS STRATEGIST (9/8/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONPARENT—
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
THOMPSON, LEIGH CHASECHIEF LEGAL OFFICER6534162
WEIDNER, KIMBERLY LYNNCHIEF RISK OFFICER & BOARD OF MANAGERS4080314

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

164,103

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$30,273,072,662

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

13

Arbitration

6

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/08/2026Cover PageReport
10/28/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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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".
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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Massachusetts
(7/9/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/23/2021)
IAR
Texas
(8/23/2021)
RR
Washington
(4/2/2026)

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.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

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 Aug 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1988About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1994About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1988About the Series 6 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2017About the Series 53 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 1998About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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