Steven E. Bertolo

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

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CRD#: 2727156

Professional summary

Steven Eric Bertolo, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Steven has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

August 15, 2019 - Present

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: 444 Liberty Ave 19th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

RIA

CRD#: 106743

PITTSBURGH, PA

Current

October 21, 2024 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 444 Liberty Avenue 19th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

RIA

CRD#: 39550

PITTSBURGH, PA

Current

October 21, 2024 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 444 Liberty Avenue 19th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

RIA

CRD#: 39550

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

February 25, 2019 - January 9, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 39550

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

February 25, 2019 - January 9, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39550

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

December 12, 2016 - August 14, 2017

BPU INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17058

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

December 12, 2016 - August 14, 2017

BPU INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 17058

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

November 18, 2013 - December 22, 2016

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133358

GIBSONIA, PA

Past

November 18, 2013 - December 22, 2016

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 43100

GIBSONIA, PA

Past

August 15, 2006 - November 18, 2013

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 140808

GIBSONIA, PA

Past

August 8, 2005 - August 15, 2006

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 44848

GIBSONIA, PA

Past

September 9, 2004 - November 18, 2013

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 44848

GIBSONIA, PA

Past

January 9, 2004 - September 16, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 11217

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

January 8, 2004 - September 16, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

CRD#: 11217

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 19, 2001 - January 9, 2004

PARKER/HUNTER INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7324

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

January 17, 2000 - March 26, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

PURCHASE, NY

Past

June 17, 1996 - December 31, 1996

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 106743 / SEC#: 801-40835

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/1992 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.

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

IAR

Michigan
(2/7/2025)

Michigan
(2/11/2025)

IAR

New York
(2/7/2025)

New York
(2/11/2025)

Ohio
(2/10/2025)

IAR

Ohio
(2/10/2025)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(8/15/2019)

Pennsylvania
(12/11/2024)

IAR

Wisconsin
(2/18/2025)

Wisconsin
(2/20/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/10/2024

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/7/2000

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 8/14/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 1/31/2000

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/14/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/24/1996

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 106743 / SEC#: 801-40835

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/1992 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

520 White Plains Road 3rd Floor, Tarrytown, NY 10591

Mailing Address

Phone number

(914) 846-0100

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

200

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART II A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	7,846
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 12,182,945,000

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/28/2023	Cover Page	Report
10/28/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Steven E. Bertolo

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Steven Eric Bertolo's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BPU INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BPU INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

PARKER/HUNTER INCORPORATED

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

WADDELL & REED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 12/10/2024

Series 65

Date: 2/7/2000

SIE

Date: 8/14/2017

Series 31

Date: 1/31/2000

Series 7

Date: 1/14/2000

Series 6

Date: 5/24/1996

FINRA

Current Firm

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

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