Jay A. Sommariva

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS

Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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CRD#: 2028335

Professional summary

Jay Al Sommariva is a registered financial advisor currently at KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Jay is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Jay has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

January 5, 2025 - Present

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 680 Andersen Drive, Suite 350 Foster Plaza Ten, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

RIA

CRD#: 282241

Pittsburgh, PA

Past

November 6, 2024 - December 31, 2024

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282241

Pittsburgh, PA

Past

September 25, 2015 - November 4, 2024

FORT PITT CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 281385

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

December 3, 2013 - December 31, 2015

FORT PITT CAPITAL GROUP INC

RIA

CRD#: 108361

PITTSBURGH, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Pennsylvania
(1/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/3/2013

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

10 S Wacker Drive Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60606

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 334-7300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

372

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KOVITZ FORM ADV PART 2A - AUGUST 2025 (11/10/2025)

KOVITZ_NORTHCOAST DBA FORM ADV PART 2A (11/10/2025)

KOVITZ WEATHERSTONE DBA DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	38,915
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 31,731,798,984

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/15/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/19/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Jay A. Sommariva

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

FORT PITT CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

FORT PITT CAPITAL GROUP INC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/3/2013

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

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