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Michael W. Monashefsky
PINNACLE INVESTMENTS
Williamsville, NY 14221
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CRD#: 7434090
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Professional summary
Michael William Monashefsky, who also goes by Mike William Monashefsky, is a registered financial advisor currently at PINNACLE INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Williamsville, New York.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Michael has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike William Monashefsky
Other business activities
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George and Rebecca Barnes Foundation, Not Investment Related, 930 James Street, , Syracuse, NY, 13203, United States, Philanthropy, Board Member/Corporate Sponsorship Director, 10/20/2025, 2 hours per month, 0 hours per month during trading hours, No Compensation. Duties include participating on the Board of Directors for the Mansion on James (The George and Rebecca Barnes Foundation) to help pursue corporate sponsorships for the mansion and foundation. Bent Ear,Is Not Investment Related,"5845 WIDEWATERS PKWY, STE 300, EAST SYRACUSE, NY, 13057-3078, United States", IT Outsourcing and Cybersecurity, No position held at Bent Ear. I will be referring potential business to them,8/29/2024,5 hours per month,0 hours per month during trading hours, Commission Compensation, "I will be referring potential business to Bent Ear, as allowed within their referral program."
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 17, 2022 - Present
PINNACLE INVESTMENTS, LLC
Office #1: 5500 Main Street Suite 205, Williamsville, NY 14221Office #2: 5845 Widewaters Pkwy Ste 300, East Syracuse, NY 13057RIA
BD
CRD#: 142910
Williamsville, NY
Current
February 23, 2022 - Present
PINNACLE INVESTMENTS, LLC
Office #1: 5500 Main Street Suite 205, Williamsville, NY 14221Office #2: 5845 Widewaters Pkwy Ste 300, East Syracuse, NY 13057RIA
BD
CRD#: 142910
Williamsville, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PI
PINNACLE INVESTMENTS, LLC
PINNACLE INVESTMENTS, LLC | PINNACLE INVESTMENTS,LLC | PINNACLE INVESTMENTS, LLC (SUCCESSOR)
CRD#: 142910 / SEC#: 801-67860, 8-67515
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2007 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2018 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/2/2019 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
Alaska(9/30/2022)
RR
California(12/6/2024)
RR
Colorado(7/7/2022)
RR
Connecticut(12/10/2023)
RR
Florida(12/10/2023)
IAR
Florida(12/11/2023)
RR
Hawaii(12/10/2023)
RR
Illinois(1/15/2025)
RR
Indiana(9/23/2024)
RR
Kentucky(12/10/2023)
RR
Maryland(1/15/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(1/10/2023)
IAR
Massachusetts(3/25/2025)
RR
Michigan(12/10/2023)
IAR
Michigan(12/10/2023)
RR
Missouri(8/14/2023)
RR
New Hampshire(10/23/2024)
RR
New Jersey(1/15/2025)
IAR
New Jersey(1/15/2025)
RR
New Mexico(11/4/2024)
RR
New York(6/17/2022)
IAR
New York(6/17/2022)
RR
North Carolina(12/10/2023)
IAR
North Carolina(12/10/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(12/10/2023)
RR
South Carolina(1/15/2025)
RR
Tennessee(1/15/2025)
RR
Texas(9/30/2022)
IAR
Texas(9/30/2022)
RR
Vermont(7/17/2023)
IAR
Vermont(7/18/2023)
RR
Virginia(12/10/2023)
IAR
Virginia(12/10/2023)
RR
Washington(8/24/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/22/2022
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PI
PINNACLE INVESTMENTS, LLC
PINNACLE INVESTMENTS, LLC | PINNACLE INVESTMENTS,LLC | PINNACLE INVESTMENTS, LLC (SUCCESSOR)
CRD#: 142910 / SEC#: 801-67860, 8-67515
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2007 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2018 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/2/2019 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
5845 Widewaters Pkwy Ste 300, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Mailing Address
5845 Widewaters Pkwy Ste 300, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone number
(315) 251-1101
Established
New York since 08/04/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
60
SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,860 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,056,507,711 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | ||
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 03/27/2024 | ||
| 03/31/2023 |
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Company Information
PINNACLE INVESTMENTS, LLC
CRD#: 142910Williamsville, NY 14221TRUST BUT VERIFY
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