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Frank A. Pipala

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CRD#: 363929
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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.

Frank Anthony Pipala, who also goes by Frank A Pipala, was a registered financial professional .

Frank is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1971. Frank had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 5, PC, Series 000 and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Frank A Pipala

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 12, 2013 - June 3, 2019

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13905
CARMEL, NY
Past

November 27, 2000 - June 3, 2019

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
CARMEL, NY
Past

October 4, 2000 - November 27, 2000

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

April 21, 1994 - August 18, 2000

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 31, 1993 - April 12, 1994

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 15, 1989 - June 30, 1989

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

January 8, 1981 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 26, 1978 - March 10, 1981

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

April 25, 1978 - September 26, 1978

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572
Past

December 6, 1976 - May 28, 1978

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829
Past

March 10, 1976 - April 18, 1976

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO., INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 488
Past

May 2, 1972 - April 18, 1976

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572
Past

September 13, 1971 - May 10, 1972

HAYDEN STONE INC.

BD
CRD#: 972

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/20/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/17/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 2/23/1981
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 000
Date: 9/9/1971
General Securities Principal Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 9/9/1971
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


C&
CANTELLA & CO., INC.
CANTELLA & CO., INC. | CANTELLA SPECIALIST CORP (CEASED BUSINESS 1/31/2002) | CANTELLA INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

CRD#: 13905 / SEC#: 801-60841, 8-23904

BD
Terminated by SEC on 05/14/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
389 Main Street 1st Fl., Malden, MA, 02148
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 521-8630
Established
Massachusetts since 05/21/1979
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
197

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CANTELLA & CO INC. ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (7/8/2022)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CANTELLA MANAGEMENT CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDER
LANSTEIN, JONATHANDIRECTOR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4557328
MCEVOY, WILLIAM HADLEYDIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5240677

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,665
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,929,399,963

Disclosures


Regulatory Event19
Civil Event1
Arbitration6
Bond5

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/27/2023
Cover Page
11/27/2023

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Company Information


CANTELLA & CO., INC.

CRD#: 13905

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