Victoria Pazzalia: $157K Complaint Against McAdam Advisor

Vienna, Virginia financial advisor Victoria Pazzalia (CRD# 5920806) recently received an investor complaint alleging that she recommended an unsuitable investment. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that she is registered as a broker with Madison Avenue Securities and an investment advisor with McAdam Financial.

Mr. Pazzalia’s BrokerCheck report discloses one investor complaint. Filed in February 2025, it alleges that as a representative of Purshe Kaplan Sterling, she recommended an unsuitable investment in NP Skyloft. The pending complaint alleges damages of $157,747.01.

McAdam Financial’s website includes a profile of Ms. Pazzalia that describes her experience and approach to working with her customers. “With a proven track record of guiding clients through complex financial situations, Victoria crafts personalized solutions that help ensure their financial needs are met, their future is secured, and their aspirations are realized,” it explains. “Her understanding of economics allows her to navigate the financial landscape, while her background in psychology helps her tailor strategies to your individual circumstances.”

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Victoria Pazzalia holds 13 years of securities industry experience. Based in Vienna, Virginia, she has been registered as a broker with Madison Avenue Securities since 2025 and an investment advisor with McAdam Financial since 2014. Her past registrations include Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments (Vienna, Virginia; 2014-2024) and Voya Financial Advisors (Tysons Corner, Virginia; 2011-2014). Her credentials include the passage of five securities industry qualifying exams: the General Securities Representative Examination, or Series 7; the Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination, or Series 6; the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE; the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination, or Series 65; and the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, or Series 63. She is licensed in Virginia. (Information current as of March 5, 2025.)

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