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Nicolas M. Spinelli
SAGE, RUTTY & CO.
Rochester, NY 14623
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CRD#: 7269530
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Professional summary
Nicolas M Spinelli, who also goes by Nick Michael Spinelli, Nicolas Spinelli, is a registered financial advisor currently at SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC. located in Rochester, New York.
Nicolas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Nicolas has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Nick Michael Spinelli | Nicolas Spinelli
Other business activities
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Solstice Growth: Co-Owner and Partner, 06/2025- Present, Non-investment related, No time devoted during security trading hours.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 29, 2025 - Present
SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.
Office #1: 100 Corporate Woods Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14623Office #2: 100 Corporate Woods Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14623Office #3: 100 Corporate Woods Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14623RIA
BD
CRD#: 3254
Rochester, NY
Current
October 29, 2025 - Present
SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.
Office #1: 100 Corporate Woods Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14623Office #2: 100 Corporate Woods Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14623Office #3: 100 Corporate Woods Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14623RIA
BD
CRD#: 3254
Rochester, NY
Past
March 18, 2023 - July 14, 2025
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
New York, NY
Past
January 27, 2023 - July 14, 2025
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
New York, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.
SAGE RUTTY TRUST | SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.
CRD#: 3254 / SEC#: 801-35917, 8-533
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/26/1990 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge 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(10/29/2025)
IAR
Florida(10/30/2025)
RR
New York(10/29/2025)
IAR
New York(10/29/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/27/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.
SAGE RUTTY TRUST | SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.
CRD#: 3254 / SEC#: 801-35917, 8-533
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/26/1990 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
100 Corporate Woods Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14623
Mailing Address
100 Corporate Woods Suite 300, Rochester, NY 14623
Phone number
(585) 232-3760
Established
New York since 02/11/1937
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
39
SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (46 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| HOLLY, AUDREY WELLER | SHAREHOLDER | |
| HOLLY, WAYNE FOSTER | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, SHAREHOLDER, DIRECTOR | 1019229 |
| NUGENT, KIM LISBETH | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, SHAREHOLDER | 4759283 |
| PARKER, DOUGLAS EVANS III | DIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 1772713 |
| HOLLY, TREVOR WILLIAM | PRESIDENT, CEO, SHAREHOLDER | 6215542 |
| BURKE, JAMES PAUL | SECRETARY, VICE PRESIDENT, SHAREHOLDER | 2226672 |
| CONWAY, CHELSEA LEIGH | DIRECTOR | 7976777 |
| DENNIS, CORINNE MARIE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6454049 |
| EHRLICH, CURT ALLEN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, SHAREHOLDER | 4659166 |
| FALVEY, ROBERT JOHN | SHAREHOLDER (10/1996) | 1926374 |
| FROOD, LAURA SUZANNE | FINANCIAL ADVISOR, SHAREHOLDER | 4211953 |
| FROOD, NEIL STEWART III | FINANCIAL ADVISOR, DIRECTOR | 4483525 |
| HOLLY, CHRISTOPHER ROBERT | SHAREHOLDER | 7993869 |
| HOLLY, CONNOR B | FINANCIAL ADVISOR, SHAREHOLDER, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT | 5887021 |
| HOLLY, JARED FOSTER | SHAREHOLDER | 7648569 |
| HOLLY, JESSICA LAUREN | SHAREHOLDER | 7656552 |
| HOLLY, SEAN TYLER | SHAREHOLDER | 7656542 |
| HOLLY, SHANE ALEXANDER | SHAREHOLDER | 7656553 |
| LACEY, MATTHEW JAMES | CONTROLLER,TREASURER, FINOP, SHAREHOLDER | 5299622 |
| LOHWATER, ROBERT LAWRENCE | CORPORATE OFFICER | 1232267 |
| RALPH JOSEPH DANDREA | DIRECTOR | |
| WEHNER, SANDRA JEAN | SHAREHOLDER | 1472675 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,702 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,018,502,621 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 6 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 | ||
| 01/27/2025 | ||
| 01/02/2024 |
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Company Information
SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.
CRD#: 3254Rochester, NY 14623TRUST BUT VERIFY
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