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Nicholas J. Giardina
LPL ENTERPRISE
COLUMBUS, OH 43219
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CRD#: 7321743
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Professional summary
Nicholas John Giardina, who also goes by Nicholas J Giardina, Nicholas Giardina, Nick Giardina, is a registered financial advisor currently at LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio.
Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Nicholas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Nicholas J Giardina | Nicholas Giardina | Nick Giardina
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
January 17, 2025 - Present
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
Office #1: One Easton Oval Suite 550, Columbus, OH 43219RIA
BD
CRD#: 8733
COLUMBUS, OH
Current
November 14, 2024 - Present
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
Office #1: One Easton Oval Suite 550, Columbus, OH 43219RIA
BD
CRD#: 8733
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
November 14, 2024 - December 31, 2024
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 8733
FORT MILL, SC
Past
October 18, 2024 - November 14, 2024
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
RIA
CRD#: 5685
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
August 23, 2024 - November 14, 2024
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
July 13, 2023 - July 22, 2024
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39550
Pittsburgh, PA
Past
July 18, 2022 - July 5, 2023
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7452
CHARLOTTE, NC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)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.
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
Ohio(11/14/2024)
IAR
Ohio(1/17/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(12/17/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/18/2022
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
Delaware since 05/25/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,650
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| LPL HOLDINGS, INC. | MANAGING MEMBER | |
| HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. PRESIDENT | 5097259 |
| MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMAS | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP | 3178848 |
| MORRISON, STEVEN PHILIP | SECRETARY | 4529345 |
| SHEEHAN, RICHARD STEVEN | SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3096567 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 114,002 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 18,862,098,900 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 |
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