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Stephen A. Distante
VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES
Woodbury, NY 11797
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CRD#: 2206574
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Professional summary
Stephen Alfred Distante, who also goes by Steve Distante, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES located in Woodbury, New York and VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC located in Woodbury, New York.
Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Stephen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 28 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Steve Distante
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) VANDERBILT CAPITAL, LLC. Not investment related. Start Date: 12/01/2001. Address: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury NY, 11797. Title: CEO. Duties: Partial ownership of another business No duties. Time during regular hours: 0%. 2) VANDERBILT FINANCIAL GROUP. Not investment related. Start Date: 01/01/2001. Address: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury NY, 11797. Title: President. Duties: Management and Bookkeeping paying expenses of other entities. Time during regular hours: 0%. 3) PRIME LIFE AGENCY. Not investment related. Start Date: 01/01/2001. Address: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury NY, 11797. Title: CEO. Duties: Management of insurance agency. Time during regular hours: 0%. 4)- ANNUITY DEPOT dba VANDERBILT INSURANCE. Not investment related. Start Date: 29/06/2005. Address: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury NY, 11797. Title: Owner. Duties: Life and Health Insurance processing. Time during regular hours: 0%. 5)- 987,374 GB, LLC - REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY. Not investment related. Start Date: 13/03/2013. Address: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury NY, 11797. Title: Owner. Duties: Property Management. Time during regular hours: 0%. 6)- JOHN W. BROWER JR. FOUNDATION. Not investment related. Start Date: 01/01/2015. Address: 32-75 Steinway Street. Astoria, Queens, NY 11103. Title: Board Member. Duties: Board Member. Time during regular hours: 0%. 7) IMPACTU.FILM, LLC. Not investment related. Start Date: 01/04/2018. Address: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury NY, 11797. Title: Owner/Producer. Duties: Director and Producer of impactful documentaries. Time during regular hours: 0%. 8) ImpactU.Investments, LLC. Investment related. Start Date: 19/12/2016. Address: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury NY, 11797. Title: Principal. Duties: single business broker dealer of private placements. Time during regular hours: 0%. 9) ImpactU.Fund LLC. Not investment related. Start date: 10/28/2023. Address: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury NY, 11797. Title: Manager. Duties: ImpactU.Fund is the entity that handles the administrative activities relating to the books I am authoring. Time during regular business hours is less than 5%. 10) Entrepreneurs Organization EO. Not investment related. Title: Volunteer/Founding member/UN Ambassador to Entrepreneurs. Duties: virtual and offsite meetings sharing business best practices. Time during regular business hours is 0. 11)Consolidated Portfolio Review (CPR) - IA Firm - CEO-Owner - CPR is an affiliate to VFG entities. 12) Build Kit Boards (BKB). Not investment related. Start date: 11/09/2022. Address: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury NY, 11797. Title: Treasurer Duties: advisor and oversee books and records as treasurer. Time during regular hours: 0%. 13) Pitchology. Not investment related. Start date: 10/28/2023. Address: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury NY, 11797. Title: Author. Duties: Author of book. No ongoing duties. Time during regular hours: 5%. 14) Once Upon a Time in Entrepreneur Land. Start date: 11/01/2023. Address: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury NY, 11797. Title: Book Author. Duties: Book Author. Time during regular hours: 5%. 15) Private Investor Network. Not investment related. Start date: 01/02/2024. Address: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd Woodbury NY, 11797. Title: Creator, Designer. Duties: Create a dashboard and app - The Private Investor Network (PIN) is for both seasoned entrepreneurs ready to invest in new ideas and relatively new entrepreneurs who have the ideas but need capital. The PIN is a community where experienced entrepreneurs get the chance to invest in fellow entrepreneurs. On the flip side, investable entrepreneurs will be able to find experienced entrepreneurs to back their businesses. PIN was created to make the painful process of raising capital and tracking those investments easier on everyone. Time during regular hours: 5%.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 19, 2010 - Present
VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES
Office #1: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797RIA
CRD#: 116537
Woodbury, NY
Current
December 14, 2001 - Present
VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797BD
CRD#: 5953
Woodbury, NY
Current
October 26, 2018 - Present
IMPACTU.INVESTMENTS, LLC
Office #1: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, NY 11797BD
CRD#: 122696
Woodbury, NY
Current
January 11, 2023 - Present
ARK GLOBAL, LLC
Office #1: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, NY 11797BD
CRD#: 172684
Woodbury, NY
Past
February 21, 1992 - December 7, 2001
PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18334
POUGHKEEPSIE, 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".
VA
VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES
4KAST ADVISORS LLC | WORDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WILLIAMS CAPITAL CORPORATION | WEALTH MARK ADVISORY SERVICES | WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES | WCM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | WARD FINANCIAL | WALSH FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | VANDERBILT FINANCIAL GROUP WESTPORT | VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES | THE RETIREMENT OPTIMIZATION GROUP | TAVERNIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TASK FORCE INVESTMENTS | STERLING CAPITOL LLC | SQUAW ISLAND LLC. | SKYE HARBOR FINANCIAL | SENTIGENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | SENIOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | RAINBOW INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | QUALITY FINANCIAL CONCEPTS | PREMAC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED FINANCIAL GROUP | PFG INVESTMENTS, LLC | MOREAU FINANCIAL PLANNING | MMS ASSET MANAGEMENT | MASTERPIECE FINANCIAL GROUP | LUNARIA FINANCIAL | KT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KING PLAN ADVISORY GROUP | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL EDGE INC | JACK CHITE & ASSOCIATES | J. BROWER & ASSOCIATES | INFINITE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES LLC | ILN SECURITIES LLC | HIRSCH ASSOCIATES | HARBORWISE FINANCIAL | HANSEN'S ADVISORY SERVICES | GRYPHON ASSET MANAGEMENT | GREENVEST | GARDINER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | FAVA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EVANS GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ENDEAVOR FINANCIAL GROUP | EMPOWERED INVESTMENTS | CURBELO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | CORNELIUS ASSET MANAGEMENT | CORE VALUE INVESTMENT GROUP | COMMON INTERESTS | CJW FINANCIAL SERVICES | CHASE KELLY | CHAMBERLAIN GROUP | CENTERED WEALTH | BRIN FINANCIAL | BAKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARK FINANCIAL | AMERICAN CENTURION FINANCIAL | ALPHA WAVE ADVISORS | AFTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ABUNDANCE WEALTH SOLUTIONS
CRD#: 116537 / SEC#: 801-77166
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2012 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/5/2012 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/27/2012 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2012 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2012 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2012 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2012 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)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
RR
Alabama(6/26/2003)
RR
Arizona(9/18/2002)
RR
California(6/12/2002)
IAR
California(8/19/2010)
RR
Connecticut(4/22/2002)
RR
Delaware(1/5/2017)
RR
District of Columbia(9/11/2002)
RR
Florida(3/8/2002)
RR
Georgia(9/16/2002)
RR
Hawaii(9/21/2020)
RR
Idaho(12/7/2020)
RR
Indiana(12/12/2002)
RR
Iowa(11/22/2002)
RR
Kansas(11/25/2002)
RR
Kentucky(11/14/2024)
RR
Louisiana(1/9/2023)
RR
Maryland(6/11/2002)
RR
Massachusetts(2/15/2002)
RR
Michigan(3/11/2004)
RR
Minnesota(7/7/2003)
RR
Mississippi(8/2/2024)
RR
Missouri(11/16/2016)
RR
Montana(3/30/2022)
RR
Nebraska(3/30/2021)
RR
Nevada(3/22/2021)
RR
New Hampshire(5/16/2017)
RR
New Jersey(12/14/2001)
RR
New Mexico(2/3/2005)
RR
New York(12/14/2001)
IAR
New York(4/7/2021)
RR
North Carolina(7/15/2019)
RR
Oklahoma(12/10/2002)
RR
Oregon(7/21/2003)
RR
Pennsylvania(12/14/2001)
RR
Rhode Island(7/5/2017)
RR
South Carolina(6/10/2002)
RR
Texas(6/18/2002)
RR
Utah(12/13/2021)
RR
Vermont(12/18/2002)
RR
Virginia(9/18/2002)
RR
Washington(11/4/2002)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 8/1/2016
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal ExaminationPrincipal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
VA
VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES
4KAST ADVISORS LLC | WORDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WILLIAMS CAPITAL CORPORATION | WEALTH MARK ADVISORY SERVICES | WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES | WCM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | WARD FINANCIAL | WALSH FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | VANDERBILT FINANCIAL GROUP WESTPORT | VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES | THE RETIREMENT OPTIMIZATION GROUP | TAVERNIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TASK FORCE INVESTMENTS | STERLING CAPITOL LLC | SQUAW ISLAND LLC. | SKYE HARBOR FINANCIAL | SENTIGENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | SENIOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | RAINBOW INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | QUALITY FINANCIAL CONCEPTS | PREMAC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED FINANCIAL GROUP | PFG INVESTMENTS, LLC | MOREAU FINANCIAL PLANNING | MMS ASSET MANAGEMENT | MASTERPIECE FINANCIAL GROUP | LUNARIA FINANCIAL | KT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KING PLAN ADVISORY GROUP | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL EDGE INC | JACK CHITE & ASSOCIATES | J. BROWER & ASSOCIATES | INFINITE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES LLC | ILN SECURITIES LLC | HIRSCH ASSOCIATES | HARBORWISE FINANCIAL | HANSEN'S ADVISORY SERVICES | GRYPHON ASSET MANAGEMENT | GREENVEST | GARDINER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | FAVA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EVANS GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ENDEAVOR FINANCIAL GROUP | EMPOWERED INVESTMENTS | CURBELO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | CORNELIUS ASSET MANAGEMENT | CORE VALUE INVESTMENT GROUP | COMMON INTERESTS | CJW FINANCIAL SERVICES | CHASE KELLY | CHAMBERLAIN GROUP | CENTERED WEALTH | BRIN FINANCIAL | BAKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARK FINANCIAL | AMERICAN CENTURION FINANCIAL | ALPHA WAVE ADVISORS | AFTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ABUNDANCE WEALTH SOLUTIONS
CRD#: 116537 / SEC#: 801-77166
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2012 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/5/2012 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/27/2012 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2012 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2012 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2012 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2012 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)West Virginia
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Contact information
Main Address
125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797
Mailing Address
Phone number
(631) 845-5100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
161
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 6,470 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,111,673,883 |
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