Michael Rizzolo has been Principal of Flower City Capital since August 2015, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Michael Rizzolo studied Degrees in Finance and Accounting at Syracuse University.
Flower City Capital LLC is a Pittsford, NY firm with $445M under management, 230 clients and 6 advisers across 2 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.
Michael E. Rizzolo is Senior Wealth Advisor and Partner of Flower City Capital. His primary role is serving clients, including financial planning and investment analysis, and he oversees the firm's investment process and the development of its team members. He began his career in investment banking and private equity in New York City, as a Senior Analyst at Merrill Lynch and an Associate at Soros Fund Management.
- Flower City Capital LLCCurrent– present · 5 yearsPittsford, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 281503
Professional designations
Listed by Flower City Capital
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Rizzolo is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from August 2021; the most recent is Texas, in December 2021.
- New YorkSince 9 August 2021
- TexasSince 23 December 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 79 | Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination | 23 August 2010 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 21 September 2009 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 20 August 2009 |
- Name
- Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Erminio Rizzolo
- CRD
- 5537692
- Firm
- Flower City Capital · CRD 281503
- Role
- Principal
- Office
- 1 FISHERS RD, SUITE 220, Pittsford, NY 14534
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2021
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- flowercitycapital.com
Where does Michael Rizzolo work?
Michael Rizzolo has been Principal of Flower City Capital LLC since August 2015, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Michael Rizzolo a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Rizzolo has a current investment-adviser registration in New York and Texas, through Flower City Capital since August 2021.
How many years of experience does Michael Rizzolo have?
Michael Rizzolo has 5 years in the financial industry, since August 2021, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Michael Rizzolo passed?
Michael Rizzolo has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 79. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 2009.
Where is Michael Rizzolo based?
Michael Rizzolo’s registered office is in Pittsford, NY.
Is Michael Rizzolo registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Rizzolo has no current broker registration.
Is Michael Rizzolo a CFP?
Flower City Capital lists Michael Rizzolo with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Michael E. Rizzolo, CFA, CFP® biography, flowercitycapital.com
Is Michael Rizzolo a CFA charterholder?
Flower City Capital lists Michael Rizzolo with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
Source: Michael E. Rizzolo, CFA, CFP® biography, flowercitycapital.com
How can I verify Michael Rizzolo’s record?
Search CRD 5537692 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Rizzolo’s full registration record.

