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James Ferrare

Executive Vice President at Pinnacle Associates

Investment adviser registrationRed Bank, NJSEC record checked 17 October 2026

24
Years in the industry
24
Years at the firm
2
Adviser firms
2
State registrations

IAPD record retrieved 17 October 2026SEC record

James Ferrare is Executive Vice President of Pinnacle Associates, LTD., a New York investment adviser managing $10.4B. James Ferrare has been registered through Pinnacle Associates since 23 July 2002, has 24 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 3.

Role at Pinnacle Associates

Title on Schedule A
Executive Vice President
Control
James Ferrare is a control person of Pinnacle Associates.
Ownership
The filed direct ownership band is 5% to 10%.
Tenure
James Ferrare has held the filed role since February 1999.

The firm

Pinnacle Associates, LTD.
New York, NY

Form ADV filed 26 March 2026

$10.4B AUM2,325 clients33 advisers9 offices

Career on record

James Ferrare has been registered through Pinnacle Associates since July 2002.

Firms and exams, newest first
  1. Withum Wealth ManagementCurrent
    – present · 15 years
    Red Bank, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 158332
  2. Pinnacle Associates, Ltd.Current
    – present · 24 years
    Red Bank, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110631
  3. Passed Series 3 · 1989

Registrations and exams

James Ferrare has a current investment-adviser registration in Connecticut and New Jersey and has passed 1 qualifying exam.

Connecticut15 February 2005
Scope
Investment adviser representative
Status
Approved
New Jersey23 July 2002
Scope
Investment adviser representative
Status
Approved

Examinations

Series 31 November 1989
Name
National Commodity Futures Examination

Individual record

Full name
James F Ferrare
CRD
1557895
Firm
Pinnacle Associates, LTD.
Registration status
Investment adviser registration
Office
47 RECKLESS PLACE, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Firm bio
pinnacle-associates.com

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Background

Pinnacle lists James Ferrare as a board member and executive vice president. Official firm biography/team page

Common questions

Where does James Ferrare work?

James Ferrare has been Executive Vice President of Pinnacle Associates, LTD. since February 1999, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 26 March 2026

Is James Ferrare a financial advisor?

Yes. James Ferrare has a current investment-adviser registration in Connecticut and New Jersey, through Pinnacle Associates since July 2002, as of 17 October 2026.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 17 October 2026

How many years of experience does James Ferrare have?

James Ferrare has worked in the financial industry for 24 years as of 17 October 2026, counted from 22 July 2002, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 17 October 2026

What exams has James Ferrare passed?

James Ferrare passed the Series 3 in November 1989.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 17 October 2026

Where is James Ferrare based?

James Ferrare’s registered office is in Red Bank, NJ.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 17 October 2026

Leadership at Pinnacle Associates

  • Scott Brown
    President
  • Donald Dowd
    Vice President
  • Eric Freedgood
    Vice President
  • King Harris
    Senior Vice President
  • Joel Heyman
    Senior Vice President/Director of Operations
  • Peter Marron
    Executive Vice President
  • John Passios
    Executive Vice President
  • Kimon Passios
    Executive Vice President
  • Paul Lagermasini
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Joseph Shea
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • John Bocock
    Senior Portfolio Manager
  • Michael Delfino
    Director of Taft Hartley Services
  • Timothy Piacentini
    Senior Portfolio Manager
  • Harold Stein
    Senior Portfolio Manager
  • Susan Root
    Senior Account Administrator

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 1557895. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Pinnacle Associates, LTD., filed 26 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Pinnacle Associates team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.

Retrieved 17 October 2026. The SEC record may have been amended since.

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This profile is compiled from public regulatory records and the firm's own published materials, and is provided for informational purposes only. Niva Wealth is not affiliated with James Ferrare or Pinnacle Associates, LTD. and makes no representation about the quality of their services. This directory does not report disciplinary history, in either direction.