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Richard Dambola

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
SUCCASSUNNA, NJ 07876
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CRD#: 2816480
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Professional summary


Richard Dambola is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Succassunna, New Jersey and CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Succasunna, New Jersey.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Richard has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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165 STATE RT. 10 E, SUCCASUNNA, NJ 07876. INSURANCE AGENT OFFERING FIXED ANNUITIES, DISABILITY, HEALTH, LIFE AND LONG TERM CARE. APPROXIMATELY 140 HOURS PER MONTH, OF WHICH 20 HOURS PER MONTH ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE. Richard D'Ambola & Associates, LLC-Owner-Investment related-200 hrs/mo-Succasunna, NJ

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 15, 2014 - Present

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

Office #1: 165 Rt 10, Succassunna, NJ 07876
RIA
CRD#: 109032
SUCCASSUNNA, NJ
Current

October 15, 2014 - Present

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 165 Route 10, Succasunna, NJ 07876
BD
CRD#: 25427
Succasunna, NJ
Past

June 28, 2011 - August 15, 2014

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133358
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 22, 2011 - August 15, 2014

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
SUCCASUNNA, NJ
Past

August 20, 2008 - June 22, 2011

WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 31898
SUCCASUNNA, NJ
Past

October 31, 2006 - June 22, 2011

WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 31898
SUCCASUNNA, NJ
Past

February 18, 1998 - March 1, 1999

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

November 20, 1996 - February 18, 1998

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE

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".
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 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
Arizona
(11/21/2014)
RR
California
(10/15/2014)
RR
Connecticut
(9/29/2022)
RR
Delaware
(11/21/2014)
RR
Florida
(10/15/2014)
RR
Maryland
(11/2/2023)
RR
Michigan
(1/13/2025)
RR
Missouri
(10/20/2025)
RR
Montana
(5/22/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/12/2022)
IAR
New Jersey
(10/21/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(10/22/2014)
RR
New York
(2/4/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(10/15/2014)
RR
Ohio
(9/28/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/15/2014)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/3/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(10/10/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(8/28/2020)
RR
Texas
(10/21/2022)
RR
Vermont
(9/18/2019)
RR
Virgin Islands
(3/1/2019)
RR
Washington
(10/18/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/14/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,029
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,478,773,967

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/22/2024
Cover Page
01/05/2024
01/10/2023

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Company Information


CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032Succassunna, NJ 07876

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