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John Scott Winchek

Investment Adviser Representative at Private Advisor Group, LLC

Oswego, NYCRD #4353937Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
24 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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John Scott Winchek is an investment adviser representative with Private Advisor Group, LLC in Oswego, NY, where they have been registered since 2021. They have worked in the securities industry since 2002 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. and PFS Investments Inc. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 7 (general securities representative), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in New York.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
New York
Broker:
12 states and territories

Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 6/13/2001
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 11/28/2007
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 5/1/2001

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Private Advisor Group, LLCCurrent
5/9/2021 – Oswego, NY
Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.
4/21/2003 – 9/5/2013Latham, NY
PFS Investments Inc.
8/30/2001 – 8/9/2002Duluth, GA
AXA Advisors, LLC
5/2/2001 – 6/22/2001New York, NY

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. LPL Financial, LLC
    Aug 2013 – no end date reportedAlbany, NY
  2. Private Advisor Group
    Nov 2013 – no end date reportedAlbany, NY

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Private Advisor Group, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Other
Estimated blended rate
0.01

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersPeriodicals and NewslettersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesSovereign WealthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
792
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Morristown, NJ
SEC file number:
801-72060

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Form ADV data as of September 30, 2026

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