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Monica A. Pedano
INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
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CRD#: 2417477
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Professional summary
Monica Anne Pedano, who also goes by Monica Pedano Berretone, Monica Anne Brretone, Monica A Berretone, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC located in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Monica is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Monica has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Monica Pedano Berretone | Monica Anne Brretone | Monica A Berretone
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. 9/18/2019 - Independence Square Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date: 11/01/2019 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hours During Securities Trading. 2. 10/24/2019 - The Shipley School - Not Investment Related - 814 Yarrow Street, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 - Other-Varsity Golf Coach - Start Date: 10/30/2019 - 1 Hour Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading. 3. 1/24/2020 - Independence Square Holdings, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date: 11/01/2019 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Independence Square Holdings, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 11/2019. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4. 1/24/2020 - Independence Square Holdings, LLC - DBA: (Hybrid) Independence Square Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Start Date: 11/01/2019 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hours During Securities Trading - Provides Investment advice for a fee. 5. 04/27/2021 - PK for MDJ - Other - Politics/Government - Not Investment Related - Wayne, PA - Start Date 04/12/2021 - 5 Hours Per Month/ 0 Hours During Trading 6. 09/06/2022 - Mary B. Pedano T/W FBO Nicolas Pedano Jr. - Not Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Act in a Fiduciary Capacity - Trustee for the Nicholas Pedano Jr. - Start Date - 05/01/2017 - 1 Hours Per Month/1 Hours During Securities Trading. 7. 03/14/2024 - Andy Talley Foundation Tee off With Talley Golf Tournament - Non-Profit Board Member - Not Investment Related - Devon, PA - Start Date 03/15/2024 - 5 Hours Per Month/ 0 Hours During Trading
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 17, 2020 - Present
INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC
Office #1: 150 South Warner Road Suite 300, King Of Prussia, PA 19406RIA
CRD#: 300139
King Of Prussia, PA
Current
February 21, 2013 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 150 S Warner Rd Ste 300, King Of Prussia, PA 19406-2859RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
King Of Prussia, PA
Past
March 8, 2013 - January 14, 2020
PRIVATE ADVISOR GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 155216
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past
May 4, 2012 - February 22, 2013
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
BD
CRD#: 35747
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past
June 1, 2009 - May 29, 2012
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
BD
CRD#: 8209
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
January 4, 1999 - April 2, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
April 10, 1996 - January 4, 1999
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
December 21, 1993 - March 1, 1996
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
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".
IS
INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC
BARNES LANE ADVISORS LLC | TOUEY & COMPANY | THE PLAN ADVOCATE | STRATAVEST | SCHERZER FINANCIAL | MULVANEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MILANEK FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE ADVISORS | BRENTON STRANSKY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRENTON PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS
CRD#: 300139 / SEC#: 801-116750
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2019 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
California(2/21/2013)
RR
Delaware(2/28/2013)
RR
Florida(2/21/2013)
RR
Nevada(4/1/2022)
RR
New Jersey(2/21/2013)
RR
New York(2/21/2013)
RR
North Carolina(2/21/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/21/2013)
IAR
Pennsylvania(1/17/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
IS
INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC
BARNES LANE ADVISORS LLC | TOUEY & COMPANY | THE PLAN ADVOCATE | STRATAVEST | SCHERZER FINANCIAL | MULVANEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MILANEK FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE ADVISORS | BRENTON STRANSKY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRENTON PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS
CRD#: 300139 / SEC#: 801-116750
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
150 South Warner Road Suite 300, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 520-1500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
37
SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,985 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,488,010,409 |
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