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Bette L. Cardamone

MUTUAL FUNDS ASSOCIATES
Rochester, NY 14624
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CRD#: 434104
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Professional summary

Bette Lu Cardamone, who also goes by Bettelu Gibaud Cardamone, Bettelu Cardamone, Gibaud Cardamone, Bette Lu Gibaud, Bette Lu Staub, is a registered financial professional currently at MUTUAL FUNDS ASSOCIATES INC. located in Rochester, New York.

Bette is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1974. Bette has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 7TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Bettelu Gibaud Cardamone | Bettelu Cardamone | Gibaud Cardamone | Bette Lu Gibaud | Bette Lu Staub

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 11, 1974 - Present

MUTUAL FUNDS ASSOCIATES INC.

Office #1: 1701 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624Office #2: 1701 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624
BD
CRD#: 2856
Rochester, NY
Past

May 1, 1992 - December 2, 2005

ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16629
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

April 11, 1989 - April 27, 1992

INVESTORS ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 958
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

March 1, 1974 - December 31, 1988

ODD LOTS SECURITIES LTD

BD
CRD#: 5130
HACKENSACK, NJ

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.

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RR
New York
(1/1/1995)

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 2/1/1974
Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MF
MUTUAL FUNDS ASSOCIATES INC.
MUTUAL FUNDS ASSOCIATES INC.

CRD#: 2856 / SEC#: , 8-13026

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

Main Address
1701 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624
Mailing Address
1701 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624
Phone number
(585) 235-3600
Established
New York since 10/06/1966
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
October
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ZOLLO FAMILY TRUSTSCOTT J ZOLLO TRUSTEE, ZOLLO FAMILY TRUST
ZOLLO, SCOTT JOHNPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

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Company Information

MUTUAL FUNDS ASSOCIATES INC.

CRD#: 2856Rochester, NY 14624

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