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Stephen B. Ip
OSAIC WEALTH
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
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CRD#: 1001433
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Professional summary
Stephen Bingcheong Ip, CFP®, who also goes by Stephen Bing Cheong Ip, Steven (bingcheong) Ip, is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Sugar Land, Texas.
Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Stephen has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Insurance Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
250K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Stephen Bing Cheong Ip | Steven (bingcheong) Ip
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) STEPHEN IP/FORT BEND FINANCIAL 800 BONAVENTURE WAY UNIT 124 SUGAR LAND, TX CATEGORY: INSURANCE INVESTMENT-RELATED: YES TITLE: SELF/AGENT DUTIES: OFFER HEALTH AND TRADITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE; FIXED AND INDEXED ANNUITIES. START DATE: 02/2018 HOURS PER MONTH: 2 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 2. 2) S&K LEGACY POSITION: Partner - Limited NATURE: Rental Property INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 10/22/2018 ADDRESS: 800 Bonaventure Way, Suite 124, Sugar Land TX 77479, United States DESCRIPTION: Acquisition & management of rental property 3) FORT BEND FINANCIAL (DBA) POSITION: Partner - General DBA NATURE: Fort Bend Financial is a DBA for Bridget Yeung and Stephen Ip. Stephen provides sales of various carriers for life, long term care, annuities and disability insurance. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 150 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 150 START DATE: 01/01/1997 ADDRESS: 800 Bonaventure Way, Suite 124, Sugar Land TX 77479, United States DESCRIPTION: sales of various carriers for life, long term care, annuities and disability insurance. 4) LIFE ACTIVITY (LIFE, DISABILITY, ETC) POSITION: Self NATURE: life activity (life, disability, etc) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 02/28/2018 ADDRESS: 800 Bonaventure Way, Suite 124, Sugar Land TX 77479, United States DESCRIPTION: Indexed, fixed, life insurance activity
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1987
Experience
Current
January 24, 2025 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 800 Bonaventure Way Unit 124, Sugar Land, TX 77479RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
SUGAR LAND, TX
Current
January 24, 2025 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 800 Bonaventure Way Unit 124, Sugar Land, TX 77479RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past
January 4, 1999 - January 24, 2025
OSAIC FS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3870
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past
January 4, 1999 - January 24, 2025
OSAIC FS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3870
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past
June 2, 1997 - December 31, 1998
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
July 12, 1993 - June 11, 1997
SUNPOINT SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 25442
LONGVIEW, TX
Past
May 1, 1990 - July 12, 1993
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past
December 16, 1989 - May 4, 1990
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
January 15, 1987 - December 16, 1989
LINSCO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 524
Past
March 21, 1985 - January 15, 1987
RADFORD CAPITAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10480
Past
July 16, 1984 - March 12, 1985
LOWRY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7291
Past
March 23, 1984 - July 30, 1984
F.A. SCHULTZ & COMPANY INC.
BD
CRD#: 14437
Past
May 26, 1983 - July 13, 1984
CARDELL & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7700
Past
December 21, 1982 - May 31, 1983
IRG SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4182
Past
December 18, 1981 - August 3, 1982
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 305
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
1752 FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ASCENT ADVISORS | ASCEND WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | ARTER FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ARROWPOINT INVESTMENT SERVICES | ARRE INVESTMENT SERVICES | ARMSTRONG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES | ARLEN FINANCIAL | ARKTOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARISE WEALTH STRATEGIES | ARCH WEALTH ADVISORS | ARCADE WEALTH ADVISORS | ARBOR GROUP ADVISORS | ARBEITER & BADIUK | ARATA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | ARANEO TAX AND FINANCIAL | AQUIDNECK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | APRIL WILSON FINANCIAL | APPEL INSURANCE ADVISORS, LLC | APPALACHIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANTHONY GIULIANO | ANN M. MOROCCO | ANGELA MILLER FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | ANGELA MARTIN FINANCIAL | ANDERSON-VANHORNE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL | ANDERSON-VANHORNE ASSOCIATES | ANDERSON-HANSEN TEAM | ANDERSON WEALTH PLANNING | ANDERSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANDERSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | ANDERSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ANCHOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | AMP CONSULTING GROUP | AMON & ASSOCIATES | AMES FINANCIAL & RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | AMERIWEALTH RETIREMENT SERVICES | AMERIFLEX FINANCIAL SERVICES | AMERIFLEX | AMERICAN WEALTH STRATEGY GROUP | AMERICAN WEALTH PARTNERS | AMERICAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PREMIER FINANCIAL GROUP | AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | AMERICAN BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | AMERICAN BENEFIT CONSULTANTS, INC. | AMANDA M. BONOMI, E.A., CFP | ALTER RETIREMENT PLANNING | ALTA FINANCIAL | ALPINE PLANNING GROUP | ALPHA OMEGA WEALTH PARTNERS | ALLLISON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLISON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ALLIED FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALLIED FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ALLIED ASSET MANAGEMENT | ALLIANT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ALLIANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLIANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALLEN WEALTH STRATEGIES | ALLEN WEALTH STRATEGEIS | ALLEGIANT INVESTMENTS AND INSURANCE | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | ALLAIRE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ALL-WEATHER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALL SEASONS ALPHA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALL IN FINANCIAL | ALL AMERICAN WEALTH | ALEXANDER FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALABAMA RURAL ELECTRIC WEALTH ADVISORY | AINLEY FINANCIAL GROUP | AIHARA & COMPANY, APC | AIELLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AGRIFAMILY FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | AGRIBUSINESS SUCCESSION ADVISORS, LLC | AGP FINANCIAL | AGGREGATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AGARWOOD WEALTH | AFR FINANCIAL GROUP | AFFILIATED ADVISORS | AERA ADVISORY AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AEGIS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | AEGIS CONSULTING | ADVISORS FINANCIAL GROUP | ADVISOR SERVICES GROUP LLC | ADVENT FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADVANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | ADVANCED FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | ADVANCED CAPITAL STRATEGIES | ADVANCED BUSINESS PARTNERS CASCADE | ADVANCE FINANCIAL GROUP | ADV | ADMIRAL FINANCIAL | ADG FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADAPTATION FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ACTUARIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ACT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | ACRE EQUITY ADVISORS | ACOSTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ACORN TAX AND WEALTH ADVISORS | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | ACORN CONSULTING SERVICES INC | ACORD & FONG WEALTH STRATEGIES | ACERRA & ASSOCIATES | ACADEMY FINANCIAL, INC | ACACIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ABSOLUTE FINANCIAL PLANNING | ABELS FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD | ABD INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | A3 FINANCIAL PLANNING | A2Z WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.M. GINSBERG ADVISORY GROUP | A.B. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES | A. RANDALL FINANCIAL | A. KRANITZ ASSOCIATES | A. GRAY FINANCIAL | A. GEOFFREY WADE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | A&M FINANCIAL SERVICES | A&M FINANCIAL | A LIFE WELL SPENT | 88 PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 457 PLAN SERVICE GROUP | 435 FINANCIAL | 401KCONCEPTS | 3RD COAST FINANCIAL | 3G FINANCIAL | 30,000 FT. WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 2ND OPINION PARTNERS | 21ST CENTURY SECURITIES | 21ST CENTURY FINANCIAL SERVICES | 20/20 WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | 20/20 FINANCIAL GROUP | 2 SISTERS FINANCIAL | 1ST STEP FINANCIAL | 1ST FINANCIAL SERVICES | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT IMPRESSIA BANK | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT FC BANK | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT ERIEBANK | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT CNB BANK | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT BANK ON BUFFALO | 1752 FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC...
CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/10/1997 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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(1/24/2025)
RR
Arkansas(1/24/2025)
RR
California(1/24/2025)
RR
Colorado(1/24/2025)
RR
Connecticut(1/24/2025)
RR
Kentucky(1/24/2025)
RR
Nebraska(1/24/2025)
RR
Nevada(1/24/2025)
RR
New Mexico(1/24/2025)
RR
New York(1/24/2025)
RR
North Carolina(1/24/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(1/24/2025)
RR
Oregon(1/24/2025)
RR
Texas(1/24/2025)
IAR
Texas(1/24/2025)
RR
Washington(1/24/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
1752 FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ASCENT ADVISORS | ASCEND WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | ARTER FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ARROWPOINT INVESTMENT SERVICES | ARRE INVESTMENT SERVICES | ARMSTRONG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES | ARLEN FINANCIAL | ARKTOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARISE WEALTH STRATEGIES | ARCH WEALTH ADVISORS | ARCADE WEALTH ADVISORS | ARBOR GROUP ADVISORS | ARBEITER & BADIUK | ARATA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | ARANEO TAX AND FINANCIAL | AQUIDNECK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | APRIL WILSON FINANCIAL | APPEL INSURANCE ADVISORS, LLC | APPALACHIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANTHONY GIULIANO | ANN M. MOROCCO | ANGELA MILLER FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | ANGELA MARTIN FINANCIAL | ANDERSON-VANHORNE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL | ANDERSON-VANHORNE ASSOCIATES | ANDERSON-HANSEN TEAM | ANDERSON WEALTH PLANNING | ANDERSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANDERSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | ANDERSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ANCHOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | AMP CONSULTING GROUP | AMON & ASSOCIATES | AMES FINANCIAL & RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | AMERIWEALTH RETIREMENT SERVICES | AMERIFLEX FINANCIAL SERVICES | AMERIFLEX | AMERICAN WEALTH STRATEGY GROUP | AMERICAN WEALTH PARTNERS | AMERICAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PREMIER FINANCIAL GROUP | AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | AMERICAN BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | AMERICAN BENEFIT CONSULTANTS, INC. | AMANDA M. BONOMI, E.A., CFP | ALTER RETIREMENT PLANNING | ALTA FINANCIAL | ALPINE PLANNING GROUP | ALPHA OMEGA WEALTH PARTNERS | ALLLISON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLISON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ALLIED FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALLIED FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ALLIED ASSET MANAGEMENT | ALLIANT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ALLIANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLIANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALLEN WEALTH STRATEGIES | ALLEN WEALTH STRATEGEIS | ALLEGIANT INVESTMENTS AND INSURANCE | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | ALLAIRE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ALL-WEATHER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALL SEASONS ALPHA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALL IN FINANCIAL | ALL AMERICAN WEALTH | ALEXANDER FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALABAMA RURAL ELECTRIC WEALTH ADVISORY | AINLEY FINANCIAL GROUP | AIHARA & COMPANY, APC | AIELLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AGRIFAMILY FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | AGRIBUSINESS SUCCESSION ADVISORS, LLC | AGP FINANCIAL | AGGREGATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AGARWOOD WEALTH | AFR FINANCIAL GROUP | AFFILIATED ADVISORS | AERA ADVISORY AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AEGIS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | AEGIS CONSULTING | ADVISORS FINANCIAL GROUP | ADVISOR SERVICES GROUP LLC | ADVENT FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADVANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | ADVANCED FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | ADVANCED CAPITAL STRATEGIES | ADVANCED BUSINESS PARTNERS CASCADE | ADVANCE FINANCIAL GROUP | ADV | ADMIRAL FINANCIAL | ADG FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADAPTATION FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ACTUARIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ACT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | ACRE EQUITY ADVISORS | ACOSTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ACORN TAX AND WEALTH ADVISORS | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | ACORN CONSULTING SERVICES INC | ACORD & FONG WEALTH STRATEGIES | ACERRA & ASSOCIATES | ACADEMY FINANCIAL, INC | ACACIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ABSOLUTE FINANCIAL PLANNING | ABELS FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD | ABD INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | A3 FINANCIAL PLANNING | A2Z WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.M. GINSBERG ADVISORY GROUP | A.B. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES | A. RANDALL FINANCIAL | A. KRANITZ ASSOCIATES | A. GRAY FINANCIAL | A. GEOFFREY WADE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | A&M FINANCIAL SERVICES | A&M FINANCIAL | A LIFE WELL SPENT | 88 PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 457 PLAN SERVICE GROUP | 435 FINANCIAL | 401KCONCEPTS | 3RD COAST FINANCIAL | 3G FINANCIAL | 30,000 FT. WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 2ND OPINION PARTNERS | 21ST CENTURY SECURITIES | 21ST CENTURY FINANCIAL SERVICES | 20/20 WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | 20/20 FINANCIAL GROUP | 2 SISTERS FINANCIAL | 1ST STEP FINANCIAL | 1ST FINANCIAL SERVICES | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT IMPRESSIA BANK | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT FC BANK | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT ERIEBANK | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT CNB BANK | 1865 WEALTH ADVISORS AT BANK ON BUFFALO | 1752 FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC...
CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/10/1997 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
18700 N. Hayden Road Suite 255, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Mailing Address
18700 N. Hayden Road Suite 255, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone number
(800) 821-5100
Established
Delaware since 08/05/1988
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
8,717
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| OSAIC, INC. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| CORNICK, GREGORY ALLEN | CEO, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 3132991 |
| FORD, ERINN JUNE | DIRECTOR | 2176816 |
| MIHAL, SHAWN MICHAEL | SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3262384 |
| MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLS | CORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL | 2420144 |
| PRICE, JAMES DALE | CHAIRMAN | 1243224 |
| SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAM | EVP, OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, DIRECTOR | 2627931 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 797,559 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 200,266,275,275 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 50 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
| Bond | 7 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | ||
| 12/18/2024 | ||
| 01/26/2024 |
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