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George P. Folias

THE PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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CRD#: 2068590
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Professional summary

George P Folias, who also goes by George Panagiotis Folias, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP located in Rockville Centre, New York and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Rockville Centre, New York.

George is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. George has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 9 exams.

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Aliases

George Panagiotis Folias

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.
(1) 04/17/2014 - DBA ONLY - THE PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP - ROCKVILLE CRNETE, NY (2) 05/07/2014 - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR - THE PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP - IAR - ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY

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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®
None

Experience

Current

September 4, 2021 - Present

THE PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 9 South Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
RIA
CRD#: 164395
Rockville Centre, NY
Current

April 17, 2014 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 9 S. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre, NY 11570
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Rockville Centre, NY
Past

November 9, 2010 - April 21, 2014

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
OCEANSIDE, NY
Past

November 5, 2010 - April 21, 2014

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
OCEANSIDE, NY
Past

August 18, 2006 - November 9, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
ASTORIA, NY
Past

August 18, 2006 - November 9, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
ASTORIA, NY
Past

July 5, 2006 - August 14, 2006

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19585
FOREST HILLS, NY
Past

January 1, 2005 - August 14, 2006

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
FOREST HILLS, NY
Past

December 2, 2004 - January 1, 2005

HSBC BROKERAGE (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 6956
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 20, 2004 - December 1, 2004

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
FOREST HILLS, NY
Past

October 20, 2004 - December 1, 2004

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 29, 2004 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
FOREST HILLS, NY
Past

July 22, 2004 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 15, 2002 - April 12, 2004

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14416
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY
Past

June 6, 2002 - April 12, 2004

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

January 14, 2002 - May 20, 2002

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 17, 2000 - October 26, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 14, 2000 - August 3, 2000

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 6, 1990 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

July 6, 1990 - December 8, 1999

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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THE PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP
ARGILLO FINANCIAL GROUP | THE PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP | PROSPECT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | PINNACLE WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | PINNACLE FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | PENSION AND WEALTH CONSULTANTS | NSI GROUP | NORTH STAR WEALTH INVESTORS LLC | NORTH STAR WEALTH INVESTORS | NORTH FORK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MELANDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCKENNA FINANCIAL PLANNING | MARIO MOLINO AND ASSOCIATES | FLAGSHIP WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FIA FINANCIAL | COLEMAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | ATLANTIC FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 164395 / SEC#: 801-77304

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2012 Approved)

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
Florida
(4/17/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(5/21/2014)
RR
New York
(4/17/2014)
IAR
New York
(9/4/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/19/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/9/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/16/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/5/1990
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 12/12/2005
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

TP
THE PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP
ARGILLO FINANCIAL GROUP | THE PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP | PROSPECT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | PINNACLE WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | PINNACLE FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | PENSION AND WEALTH CONSULTANTS | NSI GROUP | NORTH STAR WEALTH INVESTORS LLC | NORTH STAR WEALTH INVESTORS | NORTH FORK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MELANDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCKENNA FINANCIAL PLANNING | MARIO MOLINO AND ASSOCIATES | FLAGSHIP WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FIA FINANCIAL | COLEMAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | ATLANTIC FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 164395 / SEC#: 801-77304

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2012 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
9 South Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Mailing Address
Phone number
(516) 763-9700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
54

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE BROCHURE (4/1/2025)
ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts5,538
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,184,198,113

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Company Information

THE PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 164395Rockville Centre, NY 11570

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