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Stephen P. Clifford

CAROFIN
Brevard, NC 28712
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CRD#: 1054708
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Professional summary


Stephen Philip Clifford, who also goes by Steve Clifford, is a registered financial professional currently at CAROFIN, LLC located in Brevard, North Carolina.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Stephen has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 82TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases


Steve Clifford

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 23, 2023 - Present

CAROFIN, LLC

Office #1: 100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard, NC 28712
BD
CRD#: 298717
Brevard, NC
Past

December 11, 2004 - November 8, 2012

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 13, 2001 - December 11, 2004

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

December 21, 2000 - November 20, 2001

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

March 3, 2000 - December 31, 2000

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

September 1, 1999 - March 17, 2000

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 20, 1996 - March 1, 1999

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

February 20, 1991 - March 29, 1996

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
Past

May 1, 1990 - February 11, 1991

FUNDMARK INVESTMENT COMPANY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13066
Past

October 30, 1985 - March 14, 1990

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

January 10, 1983 - July 20, 1984

THE GREAT-WEST LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5927

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
North Carolina
(11/18/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(5/30/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/17/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 10/21/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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CAROFIN, LLC
CAROFIN, LLC

CRD#: 298717 / SEC#: , 8-70224

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


Main Address
100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard, NC 28712
Mailing Address
100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard, NC 28712
Phone number
(828) 393-0088
Established
North Carolina since 05/03/2018
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CAROLINA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLCMEMBER - COMMON41970
CAROFIN HOLDINGS, INC.MEMBER - COMMON
DRAKE, PHILIP CALVINMEMBER - PREFERRED
STAR, JOSHUA S.MEMBER - PREFERRED3244678
GILMORE, NICHOLAS CRAIGCTO, COO-CFO AND FINOP5181593
MILHAUPT, PETER STUARTMANAGER728310
ROBERTS, BRUCE VICTORCCO1489110

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Company Information


CAROFIN, LLC

CRD#: 298717Brevard, NC 28712

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