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Philip S. Blancato

LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT
NEW YORK, NY 10019
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CRD#: 2122221
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Professional summary


Philip Salvatore Blancato, who also goes by Philip Blancato, is a registered financial advisor currently at LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC located in New York, New York and BLACK DIAMOND FINANCIAL, LLC located in Nutley, New Jersey.

Philip is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Philip has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Philip Blancato

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.
I will be a dually registered person and continue to be employed by Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Mgt RIA & Ladenburg Thalmann and Co B/D CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS TOWN HOUSE COMPLEX; CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS MANAGEMENT OFFICE; 1 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, NUTLEY, NJ 07110; BOARD OF DIRECTORS/TREASURER; STARTED IN 2003: APPROXIMATELY 1-2 HOURS/MONTH DURING NON-SECURITIES TRADING HOURS AND 1/2 HOUR PER MONTH DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; NO COMPENSATION IS RECEIVED. Highland Capital Brokerage - Insurance Representative Black Diamond Financial LLC; RIA ( Registered Investment Adviser ) / Subsidiary of Holding Company owned by Philip Blancato/ Jaime Desmond; 24 Joerge Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110; CEO; Affiliate of Ladenburg Thalmann & Co Inc and the Advisor Group Wealth Management Firms; Start date: 12/15/22; No more than 5hr , on average per week spent on Black Diamond business Chief Market Strategist; Osaic Inc.; 20 E Thomas Rd., Suite 2000 Phoenix AZ 85012; Effective Date: 2/5/24; Provides economic and market analysis; 5 hr a week devoted to activity / No compensation

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

September 8, 2004 - Present

LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

Office #1: 640 Fifth Avenue 4th Fl., New York, NY 10019
RIA
CRD#: 108604
NEW YORK, NY
Current

April 12, 2023 - Present

BLACK DIAMOND FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 314622
Nutley, NJ
Current

September 8, 2004 - Present

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

Office #1: 640 5th Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019
BD
CRD#: 505
New York, NY
Past

July 8, 2022 - February 22, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
New York, NY
Past

May 25, 2022 - February 22, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 1, 2004 - August 24, 2004

POWELLJOHNSON

RIA
CRD#: 122956
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

November 10, 2003 - March 30, 2004

POWELLJOHNSON

RIA
CRD#: 122956
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

December 20, 2002 - August 24, 2004

POWELLJOHNSON

BD
CRD#: 122956
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

January 28, 1997 - October 18, 2002

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
LT
LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
GORDON WEALTH | THE CUNDY GROUP | THE BRESLIN GROUP | LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 108604 / SEC#: 801-54909

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/16/1997 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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

IAR
Arizona
(12/11/2019)
IAR
California
(12/11/2019)
RR
District of Columbia
(7/13/2005)
RR
Florida
(7/13/2005)
IAR
Florida
(11/9/2020)
RR
Georgia
(7/13/2005)
IAR
Georgia
(6/5/2020)
RR
Illinois
(7/13/2005)
IAR
Illinois
(6/10/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(6/16/2023)
IAR
Kentucky
(6/19/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(7/13/2005)
IAR
Louisiana
(7/13/2005)
RR
Maryland
(9/16/2022)
IAR
Maryland
(9/16/2022)
IAR
Massachusetts
(2/25/2020)
RR
Michigan
(7/13/2005)
IAR
Missouri
(7/14/2005)
RR
Nebraska
(7/13/2005)
RR
Nevada
(7/13/2005)
IAR
Nevada
(12/13/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(9/8/2004)
IAR
New Jersey
(1/7/2013)
RR
New York
(9/8/2004)
IAR
New York
(3/23/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(7/14/2005)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/8/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/4/2005)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(12/12/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(7/13/2005)
RR
Vermont
(7/13/2005)
IAR
Vermont
(6/7/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/7/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/2/2005
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


LT
LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC
GORDON WEALTH | THE CUNDY GROUP | THE BRESLIN GROUP | LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 108604 / SEC#: 801-54909

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/16/1997 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
640 Fifth Avenue 4th Fl., New York, NY 10019
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 995-5267
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
33

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC - LADENBURG ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - MANAGED ANNUITIES (9/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,334
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,611,078,759

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Company Information


LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 108604New York, NY 10019

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