Anthony J. Distefano
Professional summary
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Anthony Joseph Distefano, who also goes by Anthony Distefano, was a registered financial professional .
Anthony is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Anthony had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
November 2, 2015 - April 18, 2016
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
October 30, 2013 - December 11, 2013
TOUSSAINT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
July 16, 2010 - October 2, 2013
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
April 18, 2008 - October 6, 2008
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
November 9, 2000 - November 21, 2007
JEFFERIES LLC
August 23, 1996 - August 3, 2000
LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.
December 22, 1993 - June 7, 1995
FIRST OPTIONS OF CHICAGO, INC.
December 17, 1993 - May 10, 1995
GOLDMAN SACHS EXECUTION & CLEARING, L.P.
May 24, 1985 - March 18, 1993
DREYFUS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 55
Date: 2/25/2006
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamCurrent Firm
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATION | DIRECT OWNER | |
| COLEY, DASIA DEBORAH | VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 6760291 |
| JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAM | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 6037365 |
| LESUTIS, MICHAEL | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL | 4751250 |
| MILLER, DEBORAH LYNN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 3036949 |
| NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMES | DIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4589878 |
| REGARD, PAUL ETIENNE | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2448671 |
| RIVET, LORI ALLISON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4496273 |
| SUKIN, KAREN LYNN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL | 6292138 |
| WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVEN | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4131816 |
| WELLS, MICHAEL KURT | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 5999501 |
| WOODRING, DANIEL AARON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4028705 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 70,434 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 11,156,017,804 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 22 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2024 |
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