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Pina Formicola

Investment Adviser Representative at Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC

Rochester, NYCRD #1852847Dual-registered
Disclosure(s) on record — verify on FINRA BrokerCheck
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
36 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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Pina Formicola is an investment adviser representative with Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC in Rochester, NY, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 1990 and have been registered with 5 firms, including Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Sagepoint Financial, Inc. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). 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:
5 states and territories

Arizona, Florida, New Mexico, New York, South Carolina

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 5/10/2024
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 11/23/1988
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 1/2/2023
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 9/17/1988
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 11/17/1997

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLCCurrent
8/14/2024 – Rochester, NY
Osaic Wealth, Inc.
9/1/2023 – 8/7/2024Rochester, NY
Sagepoint Financial, Inc.
4/23/2021 – 9/1/2023Rochester, NY
Ensemble Financial Services, Inc.
3/7/2011 – 8/1/2011Rochester, NY
Linsco/private Ledger Corp.
1/4/2002 – 4/13/2005Rochester, 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. Sage, Rutty & Co, Inc.
    Feb 2016 – Nov 2020Rochester, NY
  2. Sagepoint Financial, Inc.
    Nov 2020 – Sep 2023Rochester, NY
  3. Osaic Wealth, Inc.
    Sep 2023 – Aug 2024Rochester, NY
  4. Peak Brokerage Services, LLC
    Aug 2024 – Jun 2026Jupiter, FL
  5. Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC
    Aug 2024 – Jun 2026Williamsville, NY
  6. LPL Financial
    Jun 2026 – no end date reportedRochester, NY

Official records & sources

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

About Independent Solutions Wealth Management, 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
Firm account minimum
$50,000 (waivable)

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

Portfolio management, investment research, wealth management solutions, retirement income planning, tax-efficient investing strategies, estate and legacy planning, charitable giving strategies, investment committee oversight, and programs including TAPP (Tax & Accounting Professionals Program), Private Wealth Group, and Asset Management Alliance.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Wealth ManagementAsset AllocationPortfolio ManagementInvestment ResearchRetirement Income PlanningTax-efficient InvestingEstate PlanningCharitable GivingAlternative InvestmentsFixed IncomeEquity Research+3 more

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
30
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
2
Main office:
Williamsville, NY
SEC file number:
801-69708

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Form ADV data as of March 24, 2026

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