Philip A. Venanzi
PFS INVESTMENTS
Washington, PA 15301
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CRD#: 6686105
Professional summary
Philip Alexander Venanzi, CFP®, who also goes by Philip A. Venanzi Mba, Philip Alexander Venanzi, is a registered financial professional currently at PFS INVESTMENTS INC. located in Washington, Pennsylvania.
Philip is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Philip has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Philip A. Venanzi Mba | Philip Alexander Venanzi
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2020
Experience
Current
October 9, 2025 - Present
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
Office #1: 57 East Chestnut St, Washington, PA 15301RIA
BD
CRD#: 10111
Washington, PA
Past
January 3, 2023 - November 4, 2024
FORT PITT CAPITAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 281385
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
November 11, 2021 - November 9, 2022
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
October 25, 2021 - November 9, 2022
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
August 2, 2019 - October 12, 2021
ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.
RIA
CRD#: 7597
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
May 22, 2019 - October 12, 2021
ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.
BD
CRD#: 7597
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
May 8, 2018 - March 6, 2019
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
BRIDGEVILLE, PA
Past
May 7, 2018 - March 6, 2019
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
BRIDGEVILLE, PA
Past
November 23, 2016 - January 23, 2017
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
RIA
CRD#: 18387
WEXFORD, PA
Past
October 31, 2016 - January 23, 2017
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
BD
CRD#: 18387
WEXFORD, PA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL
CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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
Pennsylvania(11/4/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 10/9/2025
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL
CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Mailing Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Phone number
(770) 381-1000
Established
Georgia since 07/07/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
3,762
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATION | DIRECT OWNER | |
| COLEY, DASIA DEBORAH | VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 6760291 |
| JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAM | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 6037365 |
| LESUTIS, MICHAEL | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL | 4751250 |
| MILLER, DEBORAH LYNN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 3036949 |
| NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMES | DIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4589878 |
| REGARD, PAUL ETIENNE | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2448671 |
| RIVET, LORI ALLISON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4496273 |
| SUKIN, KAREN LYNN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL | 6292138 |
| WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVEN | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4131816 |
| WELLS, MICHAEL KURT | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 5999501 |
| WOODRING, DANIEL AARON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4028705 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 70,434 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 11,156,017,804 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 22 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2024 |
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Company Information
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
CRD#: 10111Washington, PA 15301TRUST BUT VERIFY
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