Stephen M. Bliss

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT

Easton, CT

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CRD#: 1016394

Professional summary

Stephen Mattison Bliss is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Easton, Connecticut.

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 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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*508641- Rental property; Investment related: Yes; easton, Connecticut; Real Estate, Other; Employee (proprietor, partner, officer, director, employee, trustee, agent); 07/2022; During business hours: 0; After business hours: 1; Customer Service

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

August 7, 2025 - Present

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14169

Easton, CT

Current

August 7, 2025 - Present

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 4050 Innslake Drive Suite 250, Glen Allen, VA 23060

RIA

CRD#: 14169

Glen Allen, VA

Past

August 30, 2021 - April 7, 2025

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

New Haven, CT

Past

August 30, 2021 - April 7, 2025

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

New Haven, CT

Past

October 16, 2017 - September 8, 2021

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 705

Portland, ME

Past

January 30, 2017 - September 8, 2021

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 705

Portland, ME

Past

February 26, 2009 - March 14, 2016

THE WILLIAMS CAPITAL GROUP, L.P.

CRD#: 35149

WESTPORT, CT

Past

June 11, 2003 - March 10, 2009

DOMINARI SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 18975

NORWALK, CT

Past

October 10, 2001 - September 23, 2002

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

CRD#: 134

NEW YORK, NY

Past

July 7, 1992 - May 25, 2001

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

CRD#: 134

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 30, 1991 - July 1, 1992

INTESA SANPAOLO IMI SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 19418

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 6, 1984 - April 30, 1991

MABON, NUGENT & CO.

CRD#: 2617

Past

December 1, 1981 - September 24, 1984

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7613

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".

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. | IFS SECURITIES, INC. | FS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14169 / SEC#: 801-41033, 8-30353

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/16/1992 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2001 Cancelled)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia 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.

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

Connecticut
(8/7/2025)

IAR

Connecticut
(8/7/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/11/2017

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/21/1983

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 57TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Securities Trader Exam

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 55

Date: 6/18/1999

Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/21/1981

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 3/25/1996

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. | IFS SECURITIES, INC. | FS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14169 / SEC#: 801-41033, 8-30353

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/16/1992 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2001 Cancelled)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

4050 Innslake Drive Suite 250, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Mailing Address

4050 Innslake Drive Suite 250, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Phone number

(804) 612-9700

Established

Virginia since 03/22/1981

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

170

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CSM_ADV PART 2A_3.31.2025 (5/30/2025)

CSM ADV PART2A_APPENDIX 1 (WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE)_3.31.2025 (5/30/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
CS FINANCIAL GROUP INC.	HOLDING COMPANY
HALLBERG, KATHERINE ROSE	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	5016264
JIANOS, JOSEPH ARISTOTLE	CHAIRMAN & CEO	1374020
WALLACE, JAMES LOUIS	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	2099074
WETHERELL, EDWARD LEE	CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER	2159349
ZUBOV, IRINA	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE	5166218

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,745
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,818,741,357

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	10
Arbitration	2

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Stephen M. Bliss

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

THE WILLIAMS CAPITAL GROUP, L.P.

DOMINARI SECURITIES LLC

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

INTESA SANPAOLO IMI SECURITIES CORP.

MABON, NUGENT & CO.

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/11/2017

Series 63

Date: 4/21/1983

Series 57TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 55

Date: 6/18/1999

Series 7

Date: 11/21/1981

Series 24

Date: 3/25/1996

FINRA

Current Firm

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

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