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Richard J. Pankowski

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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CRD#: 725933
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Professional summary

Richard Joseph Pankowski is a registered financial professional currently at FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Richard has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
__1__REPRESENTATIVE IS PRESIDENT OF HAMPTON TAX GROUP, & 50% OWNER OF HAMPTON TAX GROUP, INC - TAX PREPARERS __2__CUSTOMIZED BUSINESS STRATEGIES, PRESIDENT-CONSULTS WITH CHIROPRACTORS AND ASSIST THEM IN PROPERLY STRUCTURING THEIR BUSINESS. __3__STRATEGIC LIFE INVESTMENTS- PRESIDENT, SELLS INSURANCE PRODUCTS INCLUDING LIFE, DISABILITY AND FIXED ANNUITIES. This is now inactive __4__IAR WITH PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 10, 2006 - Present

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 278 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
BD
CRD#: 42150
Pittsburgh, PA
Past

January 6, 2020 - November 4, 2024

PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 174328
Pittsburg, PA
Past

May 15, 2018 - December 31, 2019

PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 174328
Pittsburg, PA
Past

November 8, 2001 - December 31, 2005

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

August 14, 1998 - November 7, 2001

PIN OAK PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44814
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

September 13, 1993 - February 21, 1997

CANADA LIFE OF AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24220
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

July 9, 1990 - November 16, 1998

COVATO/LIPSITZ, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8247
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

October 23, 1987 - May 11, 1990

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 28, 1981 - September 24, 1981

DELAWARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 212
Past

March 18, 1981 - November 17, 1987

MANAGED INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2640

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
Arizona
(12/21/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(9/29/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/10/2006)
RR
South Carolina
(3/2/2006)
RR
Texas
(8/26/2009)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/23/1981
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/16/1981
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FF
FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42150 / SEC#: , 8-49727

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
3582 Brodhead Road Suite 202, Monaca, PA 15061
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 238, Monaca, PA 15061
Phone number
(724) 846-2488
Established
Pennsylvania since 10/21/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
DANIELS, BLAKE WILLIAMCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD; SECRETARY;TREASURER;CFO1285106
DANIELS, BRIAN LEEOWNER1213561
BENTLEY, GREGORY JOHNPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER705379
PINTARIC, WILLIAM RICHARD JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
WHITENACK, MITCH LEECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP, PFO, POO4794021

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Company Information

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42150Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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