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Sharon K. Cates

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CRD#: 1252504
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Sharon Kay Cates was a registered financial professional .

Sharon is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Sharon had worked at 3 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 9, 1992 - November 1, 2018

AMERICAN FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29049
Keizer, OR
Past

October 28, 1991 - April 21, 1992

AMERICAN INTERSTATE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10552
PORTLAND, OR
Past

August 22, 1984 - October 30, 1991

PILGRIM PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7955

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AF
AMERICAN FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
AMERICAN FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 29049 / SEC#: , 8-44065

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1700 Northampton Street Suite A, Easton, PA 18042-1659
Mailing Address
1700 Northampton Street, Suite A, Easton, PA 18042-1659
Phone number
(610) 559-1600
Established
Pennsylvania since 07/23/1991
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (20 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DALBERTO, HENRY LEONDINOPRESIDENT CEO / CCO / CFO / PFO / POO

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


AMERICAN FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 29049

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