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Catherina Marlene Pareto

Catherina M. Pareto

AZZENDO WEALTH ADVISORS
Coral Gables, FL 33134
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CRD#: 4623442
Catherina Marlene Pareto

Professional summary


Catherina Marlene Pareto, CFP®, who also goes by Cathy Pareto, is a registered financial advisor currently at AZZENDO WEALTH ADVISORS located in Coral Gables, Florida.

Catherina is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Catherina has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Biography


Cathy Pareto holds an MBA from the (Florida) top ranked Florida International University (FIU) Executive MBA program. Her academic efforts earned her an induction into the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. Cathy also earned her Bachelor's in Finance at FIU and is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner. Cathy frequently conducts seminars and media interviews on topics such as retirement planning, women and money, asset protection planning, and investment theory. She served as the Faculty Coordinator for the CFP® Program at FIU’s College of Business, where she also taught as an Adjunct Professor. She now serves on the Professional Advisory Board of FIU’sExecutive MBA program. Cathy has published numerous financial articles in periodicals and websites including Investopedia, Miami Medicine, Florida Medical Business, AccountantsWorld.com, and more. Her media contributions also include quotes in BusinessWeek, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Sun Sentinel, Latina Magazine, AARP's Segunda Edad, and many other financial publications. She has appeared on television and radio shows including CNBC’s “Power Lunch”, Fox Business, NPR's "Topical Currents", WXEL’s “Wealth & Widsom Show”, Total Picture Radio and more. Cathy is a former Board Member of the South Region NAPFA Board, a Board member of the Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami and the FIU Executive MBA Advisory Board.
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What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
Investment Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Business Owners
Divorce Planning
Entrepreneurs
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
LGBT Couples and Families
What is your minimum asset requirement?
500K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Cathy Pareto

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.
FROM TIME TO TIME, THE ADVISOR MAY HOLD SEMINARS FOR THE PUBLIC, TEACH INVESTMENT RELATED CLASSES AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND INSTITUTIONS, APPEAR AS A GUEST ON RADIO AND TELEVISION SHOWS, AND CONTRIBUTE TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS. IN SOME CASES, ADVISOR MAY RECEIVE COMPENSATION OR SOME OTHER TYPE OF ECONOMICAL BENEFIT FOR THESE SERVICES, HOWEVER; THE ADVISOR DOES NOT FORESEE THAT ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL ARISE FROM THESE OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2003

Experience


Current

January 4, 2008 - Present

AZZENDO WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 901 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Suite 501, Coral Gables, FL 33134
RIA
CRD#: 145919
Coral Gables, FL
Past

August 24, 2016 - June 20, 2017

AZZENDO WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 139610
Coral Gables, FL
Past

May 22, 2003 - February 1, 2008

INVESTOR SOLUTIONS

RIA
CRD#: 106532
COCONUT GROVE, FL
Past

February 21, 2003 - May 1, 2003

SINGER XENOS SCHECHTER SOSLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 106445
CORAL GABLES, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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AZZENDO WEALTH ADVISORS
AZZENDO WEALTH ADVISORS
AZZENDO WEALTH ADVISORS | CATHY PARETO AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | CATHY PARETO AND ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 145919 / SEC#: 801-110395

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2017 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2017 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(1/4/2008)
IAR
Texas
(4/9/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/13/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


AZZENDO WEALTH ADVISORS
AZZENDO WEALTH ADVISORS
AZZENDO WEALTH ADVISORS | CATHY PARETO AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | CATHY PARETO AND ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 145919 / SEC#: 801-110395

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2017 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
901 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Suite 501, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Mailing Address
Phone number
(305) 648-9814
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CATHY PARETO & ASSOCIATES, INC. ADV PART 2A BROCUHRE (2/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts587
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 268,013,075

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Company Information


AZZENDO WEALTH ADVISORS

AZZENDO WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 145919Coral Gables, FL 33134

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