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Chris A. Ferrante

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Brunswick, OH 44212
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CRD#: 4752880
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Professional summary


Chris Anthony Ferrante, who also goes by Chris Ferrante, is a registered financial advisor currently at PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Brunswick, Ohio.

Chris is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Chris has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chris Ferrante

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 11, 2011 - Present

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 1575 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212
RIA
BD
CRD#: 129052
Brunswick, OH
Current

April 7, 2011 - Present

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 1575 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212
RIA
BD
CRD#: 129052
Brunswick, OH
Past

August 19, 2009 - March 29, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

July 24, 2009 - March 29, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

June 15, 2009 - August 12, 2009

LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16204
BRUNSWICK, OH
Past

March 19, 2008 - June 17, 2009

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
INDEPENDENCE, OH
Past

February 22, 2008 - June 17, 2009

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
INDEPENDENCE, OH
Past

February 17, 2006 - February 29, 2008

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
Past

October 1, 2004 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
Past

October 1, 2004 - February 29, 2008

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
Past

May 20, 2004 - September 28, 2004

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8099
CINCINNATI, OH

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".
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PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
PNC INVESTMENTS | PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PNC INVESTMENTS LLC

CRD#: 129052 / SEC#: 801-66195, 8-66195

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/17/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia 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
Colorado
(2/2/2021)
RR
Florida
(4/26/2011)
IAR
Florida
(1/16/2013)
RR
Georgia
(8/19/2022)
RR
Idaho
(7/10/2025)
RR
Illinois
(10/21/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(1/11/2013)
RR
New Mexico
(1/25/2023)
RR
New York
(5/1/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(8/8/2025)
RR
Ohio
(4/7/2011)
IAR
Ohio
(4/13/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/5/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(7/18/2017)
RR
Tennessee
(10/12/2020)
RR
Texas
(1/3/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/7/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PW
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
PNC INVESTMENTS | PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PNC INVESTMENTS LLC

CRD#: 129052 / SEC#: 801-66195, 8-66195

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/17/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 Fifth Avenue 26th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2722
Mailing Address
1900 E. 9th Street 17th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone number
(800) 762-6111
Established
Delaware since 09/17/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,585

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

PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS (10/17/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONPARENT
BARNHART, TODD MARTINBOARD OF MANAGERS6166298
FLYNN, SEANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & BOARD OF MANAGERS2790159
GUERRINI, RICHARD ROBERTPRESIDENT, CEO, BOARD OF MANAGERS1990015
HOLODINSKI, JOHN PAULBOARD OF MANAGERS2494707
MITCHELL, JESSICABOARD OF MANAGERS6624246
RAMOS, REGIS RESENDECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP5205169
RICHARDSON, MARGARET MARYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/BOARD OF MANAGERS6002933
RODGERS, STEPHANIE ELIZABETHBOARD OF MANAGERS & SECRETARY6004741
SANTILLO, ROBERT WILSONBOARD OF MANAGERS5379581
SCHAFER, DAVID JOSEPHCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1368781
THOMPSON, LEIGH CHASECHIEF LEGAL OFFICER6534162
WEIDNER, KIMBERLY LYNNCHIEF RISK OFFICER & BOARD OF MANAGERS4080314

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts157,533
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 26,533,775,810

Disclosures


Regulatory Event13
Arbitration6

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2024
Cover Page
09/20/2023

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Company Information


PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 129052Brunswick, OH 44212

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