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Mark Thomas Nardella

Investment Adviser Representative at Pinnacle Investments, LLC

East Syracuse, NYCRD #2901013Dual-registered
Disclosure(s) on record — verify on FINRA BrokerCheck
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
29 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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Mark Thomas Nardella is an investment adviser representative with Pinnacle Investments, LLC in East Syracuse, NY, where they have been registered since 2019. They have worked in the securities industry since 1997 and have been registered with 5 firms, including Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in 10 states.

Office

5845 Widewaters Pkwy, Ste 300
East Syracuse, NY 13057

Advisors at this office: 29

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Utah
Broker:
16 states and territories

Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, 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 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 8/7/1997
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 7/25/1997
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 7/9/1997
Series 10
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Passed 10/13/2000
Series 9
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Passed 10/6/2000

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Pinnacle Investments, LLCCurrent
7/30/2019 – East Syracuse, NY
Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.
1/19/2011 – 8/23/2019Syracuse, NY
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
10/23/2009 – 12/15/2010Rochester, NY
BANC OF America Investment Services, Inc.
5/18/2006 – 10/23/2009Rochester, NY
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc.
9/8/1997 – 5/17/2006Syracuse, 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. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.
    Dec 2010 – Jul 2019Latham, NY
  2. Pinnacle Investments, LLC
    Jul 2019 – no end date reportedSyracuse, NY

Official records & sources

Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Pinnacle Investments, 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
  • Other
Firm account minimum
$10,000 (waivable)
Estimated blended rate
0.03

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 BusinessesSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
57
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
13
Main office:
East Syracuse, NY
SEC file number:
801-67860

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of September 30, 2026

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