AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
ES

Elise M. Stern

THE BENCHMARK COMPANY
New York, NY 10155
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 1106918
ES

Professional summary


Elise Merle Stern, who also goes by Elise Merle Foley, Elise Marie Stern, Elise Merle Stern, is a registered financial professional currently at THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC located in New York, New York.

Elise is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Elise has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Elise Merle Foley | Elise Marie Stern | Elise Merle Stern

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


Click below to view Elise Merle Stern's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

June 25, 2019 - Present

THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155
BD
CRD#: 22982
New York, NY
Past

July 15, 2013 - July 15, 2019

DAWSON JAMES SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 130645
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 17, 2011 - June 28, 2013

DOMINICK & DICKERMAN LLC

BD
CRD#: 7344
MIAMI, FL
Past

May 14, 2003 - October 26, 2011

MERRIMAN CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18296
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 19, 2001 - May 23, 2003

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

November 12, 1998 - June 9, 1999

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 13, 1994 - June 23, 1998

VOLPE BROWN WHELAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18329
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 11, 1991 - December 1, 1994

INTESA SANPAOLO IMI SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 19418
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 1, 1989 - May 28, 1991

MONTGOMERY SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 4357
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 21, 1985 - July 3, 1989

MABON, NUGENT & CO.

BD
CRD#: 2617
Past

June 18, 1984 - August 6, 1985

MARTIN SIMPSON & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6486
Past

July 20, 1983 - May 4, 1984

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560

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
Arizona
(11/23/2021)
RR
California
(4/6/2021)
RR
Colorado
(6/7/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(2/2/2023)
RR
Delaware
(8/7/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/25/2019)
RR
Georgia
(11/15/2021)
RR
Idaho
(9/14/2022)
RR
Illinois
(4/15/2021)
RR
Indiana
(1/12/2021)
RR
Kansas
(2/8/2022)
RR
Maryland
(4/6/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/12/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(3/20/2023)
RR
Montana
(1/31/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(1/11/2022)
RR
New York
(4/6/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(3/28/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/1/2022)
RR
Puerto Rico
(1/21/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(2/10/2022)
RR
South Dakota
(1/19/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(1/13/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/27/2022)
RR
Utah
(8/3/2023)
RR
Washington
(1/13/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/22/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TB
THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC
BENCHMARK-PELLINORE GROUP, INC. | THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC | THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, INC. | PELLINORE SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 22982 / SEC#: , 8-40081

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155
Mailing Address
150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155
Phone number
(212) 312-6700
Established
Delaware since 02/21/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STONEX GROUP INC.OWNER
HASSON, KIM-MARIECCO/AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER4021977
MESSINA, RICHARDPRESIDENT1361661
SCHIRRIPA, THOMAS NCFO/FINOP/PFO/POO2231180

Disclosures


Regulatory Event17
Arbitration1

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 22982New York, NY 10155

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Elise Stern

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Peter Faulkner Kettle
Peter KettleAdvisorCheck Check Mark
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
IAR
RR
Brooklyn, NY
Richard Gaspare Dragotta
Richard DragottaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
IAR
RR
Paramus, NJ
Diane E Finnerty
Diane FinnertyAdvisorCheck Check Mark
MORGAN STANLEY
IAR
RR
New York, NY
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics