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Matthew D. Pietzak

VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS
Naples, FL 34108
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CRD#: 4041710
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Professional summary


Matthew David Pietzak, CFP®, who also goes by Matthew D. Pietzak, is a registered financial advisor currently at VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Naples, Florida.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Matthew has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Matthew D. Pietzak

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2010

Experience


Current

July 20, 2023 - Present

VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 5551 Ridgewood Drive Suite 101, Naples, FL 34108
RIA
CRD#: 288512
Naples, FL
Past

February 7, 2017 - August 15, 2023

VANTAGE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 285748
NAPLES, FL
Past

July 10, 2012 - January 11, 2017

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
NAPLES, FL
Past

July 6, 2012 - January 11, 2017

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
NAPLES, FL
Past

June 3, 2005 - April 13, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 26, 2005 - April 13, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 10, 2003 - April 7, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 6, 2003 - April 7, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 22, 2001 - October 13, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 15, 1999 - July 27, 2001

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

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".
VC
VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
KWM ADVISORS, LLC | VERDENCE/FAMILY | VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | RIA+

CRD#: 288512 / SEC#: 801-110722

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(8/3/2023)
IAR
Georgia
(7/20/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/29/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VC
VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
KWM ADVISORS, LLC | VERDENCE/FAMILY | VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | RIA+

CRD#: 288512 / SEC#: 801-110722

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
50 Schilling Road Suite 300, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 472-5380
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
49

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,206
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,912,055,977

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/24/2025
Cover Page
09/11/2024
01/03/2024
11/18/2022

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Company Information


VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 288512Naples, FL 34108

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