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Mark A. Pittsey

FLAGSTAR ADVISORS
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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CRD#: 2226562
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Professional summary


Mark Andrew Pittsey, who also goes by Mark Pittsey Pittsey, is a registered financial advisor currently at FLAGSTAR ADVISORS located in Walnut Creek, California.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Mark has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10, Series 9, Series 12, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Mark Pittsey Pittsey

Other business activities


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Flagstar Bank, N.A..; Not Investment Related; 102 Duffy Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801; Employed as Head of Private Banking & Wealth Management; Started March 2025; Full time employment.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 20, 2025 - Present

FLAGSTAR ADVISORS

Office #1: 2033 N Main St. Ste 1050, Walnut Creek, CA 94596Office #2: 2033 N Main St. Ste 1050, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RIA
BD
CRD#: 104233
Walnut Creek, CA
Current

March 20, 2025 - Present

FLAGSTAR ADVISORS

Office #1: 2033 N Main St. Ste 1050, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RIA
BD
CRD#: 104233
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

July 20, 2010 - December 4, 2024

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19585
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 20, 2010 - December 4, 2024

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 2, 2007 - February 3, 2010

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2525
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 2, 2007 - February 3, 2010

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 15, 2001 - April 4, 2007

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 8, 2000 - April 4, 2007

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 8, 1995 - May 2, 2001

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 8, 1995 - September 13, 1995

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

June 6, 1995 - September 11, 1995

FIRST INTERSTATE INVESTMENTS,INC.

BD
CRD#: 17101
Past

November 19, 1993 - June 9, 1995

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
Past

October 27, 1993 - November 19, 1993

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

May 12, 1992 - October 7, 1993

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA

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".
FA
FLAGSTAR ADVISORS
FLAGSTAR ADVISORS | SIGNATURE SECURITIES GROUP CORPORATION | SIGNATURE SECURITIES GROUP CORP. | SIGNATURE SECURITIES | FLAGSTAR ADVISORS, INC. | FLAGSTAR ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 104233 / SEC#: 801-67767, 8-52697

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2007 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2007 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York 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
California
(3/20/2025)
IAR
California
(3/20/2025)
RR
New York
(3/20/2025)
IAR
New York
(3/20/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/16/1998
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
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 9/8/2000
NYSE Branch Manager Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FA
FLAGSTAR ADVISORS
FLAGSTAR ADVISORS | SIGNATURE SECURITIES GROUP CORPORATION | SIGNATURE SECURITIES GROUP CORP. | SIGNATURE SECURITIES | FLAGSTAR ADVISORS, INC. | FLAGSTAR ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 104233 / SEC#: 801-67767, 8-52697

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2007 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2007 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1400 Broadway 16th Floor 16th Floor, New York, NY, 10018
Mailing Address
1400 Broadway 16th Floor, New York, NY, 10018
Phone number
(646) 822-1475
Established
New York since 05/26/2000
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
47

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

FLAGSTAR ADVISORS, INC. PART 2A BROCHURE (2/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A.SHAREHOLDER
FEIT, ADAM BRIANHEAD OF SPECIALIZED INDUSTRIES AND CAPITAL MARKETS, DIRECTOR3261251
GERAGHTY, DOUGLAS PCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, DIRECTOR6106821
MCGLYNN, BRIAN JOSEPHCOMPLIANCE REGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER4463942
PAWANI, SHWETA PRABHUDASFINOP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4934669
PERRY, PHILIP VINCENTCEO, OSJ PRINCIPAL, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, SENIOR REGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL2120399
PITTSEY, MARK ANDREWHEAD OF PRIVATE BANKING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT, DIRECTOR2226562
RAFFETTO, RICHARD ALEXANDERPRESIDENT OF COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE BANKING, DIRECTOR3161430
STERN, SETH WILLIAMSENIOR DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL, DIRECTOR7987857

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,571
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,155,077,972

Disclosures


Arbitration1

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Company Information


FLAGSTAR ADVISORS

CRD#: 104233Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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