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Brandon J. Armella
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Erie, PA 16504
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CRD#: 6347928
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Professional summary
Brandon Joseph Armella is a registered financial advisor currently at PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Brandon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Brandon has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 30, 2023 - Present
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Office #1: 3830 Pine Avenue, Erie, PA 16504Office #2: 5014 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506Office #3: 4488 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510RIA
BD
CRD#: 129052
Erie, PA
Current
June 30, 2023 - Present
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Office #1: 3830 Pine Avenue, Erie, PA 16504Office #2: 5014 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506Office #3: 4488 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510RIA
BD
CRD#: 129052
Erie, PA
Past
July 21, 2020 - June 20, 2023
LINCOLN INVESTMENT
RIA
CRD#: 519
ERIE, PA
Past
July 21, 2020 - June 20, 2023
CAPITAL ANALYSTS
RIA
CRD#: 162200
Erie, PA
Past
July 21, 2020 - June 20, 2023
LINCOLN INVESTMENT
BD
CRD#: 519
ERIE, PA
Past
June 3, 2015 - July 22, 2020
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13941
Erie, PA
Past
January 26, 2015 - July 22, 2020
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13941
Erie, PA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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)
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
Florida(11/8/2023)
RR
Michigan(7/30/2025)
RR
New Jersey(4/10/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(6/30/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania(6/30/2023)
Exams
State Security Law 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)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | PARENT | |
| BARNHART, TODD MARTIN | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 6166298 |
| FLYNN, SEAN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & BOARD OF MANAGERS | 2790159 |
| GUERRINI, RICHARD ROBERT | PRESIDENT, CEO, BOARD OF MANAGERS | 1990015 |
| HOLODINSKI, JOHN PAUL | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 2494707 |
| MITCHELL, JESSICA | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 6624246 |
| RAMOS, REGIS RESENDE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP | 5205169 |
| RICHARDSON, MARGARET MARY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/BOARD OF MANAGERS | 6002933 |
| RODGERS, STEPHANIE ELIZABETH | BOARD OF MANAGERS & SECRETARY | 6004741 |
| SANTILLO, ROBERT WILSON | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 5379581 |
| SCHAFER, DAVID JOSEPH | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1368781 |
| THOMPSON, LEIGH CHASE | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 6534162 |
| WEIDNER, KIMBERLY LYNN | CHIEF RISK OFFICER & BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4080314 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 157,533 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 26,533,775,810 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 13 |
| Arbitration | 6 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 09/20/2023 |
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