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Stephen J. Smith

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
ALBANY, NY 12207
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CRD#: 1123669
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Professional summary


Stephen Joseph Smith is a registered financial professional currently at PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Albany, New York and CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC located in Albany, New York.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Stephen has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 87, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


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Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 4, 2012 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207Office #2: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
BD
CRD#: 35747
ALBANY, NY
Current

August 6, 2019 - Present

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 80 State Street Mailbox 21, Albany, NY 12207
BD
CRD#: 159712
Albany, NY
Current

December 7, 2020 - Present

BROADSTONE SECURITIES

Office #1: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
BD
CRD#: 101600
Albany, NY
Past

January 25, 2010 - April 18, 2012

HALLIDAY FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31741
ALBANY, NY
Past

January 4, 2002 - December 31, 2009

MCGINN, SMITH & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 8453
ALBANY, NY
Past

September 28, 2000 - December 5, 2001

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 13, 1999 - September 22, 2000

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 298
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 24, 1999 - October 25, 1999

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

November 30, 1995 - March 25, 1999

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

September 1, 1989 - November 9, 1995

MCGINN, SMITH & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 8453
ALBANY, NY
Past

May 14, 1988 - October 25, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

June 16, 1987 - May 14, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

November 23, 1984 - July 9, 1985

SUSSEX SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13596
Past

June 22, 1983 - October 8, 1984

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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.

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Alabama
(8/14/2019)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
(11/18/2014)
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
(8/14/2019)
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
(9/14/2018)
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Michigan
(8/14/2019)
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Minnesota
(11/9/2021)
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Mississippi
(8/14/2019)
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
(5/4/2012)
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North Carolina
(8/14/2019)
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
(8/14/2019)
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Texas
(6/18/2012)
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Utah
(8/14/2019)
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Vermont
(8/14/2019)
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Virginia
(8/14/2019)
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Washington
(8/14/2019)
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West Virginia
(8/14/2019)
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Wisconsin
(8/14/2019)
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Wyoming
(8/14/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/10/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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Series 24
Date: 12/14/2005
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
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FINRA

Current Firm


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BROADSTONE SECURITIES
BROADSTONE SECURITIES | MICHIGAN SECURITIES, INC. | MICHIGAN ADVISORS, INC. | INSURANCE AUDIT AGENCY, INC. | INSURANCE & AUDIT AGENCY, INC.

CRD#: 101600 / SEC#: , 8-52094

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


Main Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Mailing Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Phone number
(518) 436-3536
Established
Michigan since 09/10/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WENTWORTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLCHOLDING COMPANY
BOHLEY, TRACEY LEAFINOP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4826937
FLOUTON, KATHERINE MARIECEO/CCO4405001

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Company Information


BROADSTONE SECURITIES

CRD#: 101600Albany, NY 12207

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