Step 1: Why Join Pinnacle?

Simple, we respect the fact that it’s your practice and that you’ve spent a considerable amount of time and effort building it. As a professional, you will be given the freedom and flexibility to run your business as you see fit based on your client’s needs. We encourage you to get involved in the community; to advertise and to communicate with your clients and prospects. As a result, you will be well rewarded for your efforts. At Pinnacle Investments, we understand why you are considering a transition… we’ve been there too!

In Their Own Words: Robbie Scanlon

I am happy to say that I was given the opportunity to join Pinnacle Investments in April 2009. Large wire houses during the 2008 melt down exposed financial advisors to negative publicity, large costs associated with personal accounts and the mandatory migration of smaller accounts to call centers out of state. As a seasoned financial advisor, joining a regional firm enabled me to transition my business and my clients. My clients perception of me increased as I no longer had to defend the company I had worked for, rather, I could offer the same services my clients in a cost effective way.
A regional also makes my life easier as the chain of command is not layered, answers are immediate. Products that I used at the large wire house that were not at Pinnacle are now part of my offering as I informed management of my need and they took the necessary steps to insure my success. The expansion and growth of Pinnacle Investments comes at a time when advisors place their clients before the firm.

Robbie Scanlon

Financial Advisor

Nervous about making a change? Stop worrying… Our transition team at Pinnacle will guide you through each stage of the process since our goal is to have you back up and running as quickly as possible. Our experienced team consists of representatives from Client Services, Human Resources, Recruiting and Branch Management to ensure a seamless transition. Whether you are joining us at one of our existing locations or working with us to open a new branch office in your area, you will find the process quick and efficient since we’ve done it many times before.

In Their Own Words: Michael E Cuddy

In early January of 2009, our team, The Cuddy Group, made the decision to leave our nationally branded wirehouse (which has subsequently been merged with a national competitor). We spent the next 6 months researching various firms. There were key qualities we were looking for in a new firm.

Quality of leadership
Fair compensation
Strong support staff
Commitment in helping us grow our business
State of the art technology

As a result in July of that year we decided to join Pinnacle Investments, LLC. In retrospect this was the best move we could have made. The support and commitment during our transition was phenomenal. Until you go through something like this, you can not appreciate all the work involved.

Since joining Pinnacle, it has been great to work with a firm that truly has a vision and only adds the highest quality individuals to the organization. I encourage anyone looking for a new firm to take a serious look at Pinnacle Investments. It’s a firm that fully understands the needs of its Financial Advisors and clients. Their motto says it all, “Your success is our success”.

Michael E Cuddy

Financial Advisor
First Vice President

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Step 3: What’s In It For My Clients?

You care about your clients and so do we! At Pinnacle, your client’s interests come first and foremost. In other words, no call centers; no exorbitant fees; no gimmicky structured investments! Instead we provide a personalized approach to investment management and client service while offering the same wide array of investment products and protections to which you’ve become accustomed. In addition to traditional brokerage offerings, these include separately managed accounts, regional private placements, international equity and currency trading and fee-based discretionary advisor programs along with financial planning and employer sponsored retirement plans.

In Their Own Words: Tom Thompson

In retrospect, my decision to join Pinnacle Investments was quite perfect! Pinnacle provided me with the best opportunity to deliver multiple investment products and managed account solutions to my clients based on high-quality independent and unbiased research. Since I have a diverse client base, I required a firm with a high level of client service and solid technology to conduct my investment product due diligence. The major wirehouse, one investment platform “fit-all” approach was not what my clients required to attain their goals. Pinnacle Investments allows me to recommend the most appropriate investment strategy to meet clients’ needs.

Tom Thompson

Financial Advisor

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Step 4: Take Charge – Contact Us!

The Pinnacle advantage is based on an open architecture of financial products and services, state-of-the-art technology, unparalleled back-office support and the strength and depth of Fidelity. All of this along with the opportunity for equity ownership and a voice in the decision making process in an environment where advisors can fulfill the vision of their practice. What are you waiting for? Contact us today to learn more.

In Their Own Words: Michael Gagliardi

You’ve received many phone calls over the years from recruiters and managers, offering you large checks and upfront money to move your practice. Yes, I’d like you to move for the opportunity of growing your practice and decreasing the fees and burdens placed on your clients. Are you ready to stop living with the hangover of the past? Do you want to focus on your practice instead of constantly being sidetracked by decisions made hundreds of miles away, by people who have no understanding of your clients or your business? If so, then take charge and call me now on my direct line for a confidential chat. You’ll be glad you did.

Michael Gagliardi

Senior Vice President, Recruiting
Regional Branch Manager

e-mail Mike at mgagliardi@pinnacleinvestments.com

Phone: 315-295-3841

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