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Philip W. Cannato

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CRD#: 1276800
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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.

Philip William Cannato SR, who also goes by Phil Cannato Sr, Philip William Cannato, was a registered financial professional .

Philip is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Philip had worked at 7 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Phil Cannato Sr | Philip William Cannato

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. 02/14/2018 - SHARABA'S FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business). 2. 02/14/2018 - TA-CHECK FINANCIAL - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business). 3. 02/14/2018 - Cannato and Associates - Not Investment Related - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only. 4. 03/19/2018 - TA-CHECK FINANCIAL - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor - IAR - I provide investment advisory services through TA-Check Financial, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 02/14/2018. I expect to spend approximately [hours per month] on this activity. Please see the Form ADV of the advisory firm for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 5. 8/13/2019 - Columbus Life & Crump & Berson Sokol Agency - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Agent - Started 06/12/2019 - 1 Hour Per Month During Securities Trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

January 24, 2023 - October 23, 2025

TA-CHECK FINANCIAL LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 122953
WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH
Past

February 14, 2018 - December 5, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH
Past

February 14, 2018 - December 5, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH
Past

December 7, 2017 - December 31, 2022

TA-CHECK FINANCIAL LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 122953
Willoughby Hills, OH
Past

August 10, 2007 - February 14, 2018

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2225
WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH
Past

August 3, 2007 - February 14, 2018

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH
Past

December 19, 2003 - October 19, 2007

TA-CHECK FINANCIAL LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 122953
PARMA, OH
Past

January 24, 2003 - August 6, 2007

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
WILLOUGHBY, OH
Past

November 14, 2002 - August 6, 2007

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
WILLOUGHBY, OH
Past

July 10, 1998 - November 8, 2002

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 11, 1995 - June 30, 1998

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

February 6, 1992 - October 10, 1995

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 1, 1985 - January 2, 1992

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/17/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/28/1985
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

TF
TA-CHECK FINANCIAL LTD.
TA-CHECK FINANCIAL LTD.

CRD#: 122953 / SEC#:

Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2023 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
7979 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136
Mailing Address
Phone number
(440) 891-1200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents

Latest Form ADV

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Company Information

TA-CHECK FINANCIAL LTD.

CRD#: 122953

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