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James T. Biondo

PYRAMID FUNDS
Albany, NY 12205
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CRD#: 1291016
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Professional summary

James Thomas Biondo was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Prior to being barred, James has worked at 1 firm, which includes .

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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) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 7, 1985 - Present

PYRAMID FUNDS CORPORATION

Office #1: 21 Everett Road Ext, Albany, NY 12205Office #2: 21 Everett Road Extension, Albany, NY 12205
BD
CRD#: 3110
Albany, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(3/18/2016)
RR
Georgia
(10/17/2018)
RR
New York
(7/15/1985)
RR
North Carolina
(11/7/2017)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/1/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/2/1985
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

PF
PYRAMID FUNDS CORPORATION
PYRAMID FUNDS CORPORATION

CRD#: 3110 / SEC#: , 8-12769

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

Main Address
21 Everett Road Extension, Albany, NY 12205
Mailing Address
21 Everett Road Extension, Albany, NY 12205
Phone number
(518) 459-1671
Established
New York since 03/25/1966
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (13 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BIONDO, JAMES THOMASPART OWNER1291016
BIONDO, JOSEPH ANTHONY IIPRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL/CCO/CEO/SECRETARY1394436

Disclosures

Regulatory Event1

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Company Information

PYRAMID FUNDS CORPORATION

CRD#: 3110Albany, NY 12205

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