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Stephen F. Anderson

1851 SECURITIES
Hartford, CT 06102
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CRD#: 1181095
SA

Professional summary

Stephen Francis Anderson, CFP® is a registered financial professional currently at 1851 SECURITIES, INC located in Hartford, Connecticut and AMS BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Stephen has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

September 24, 2021 - Present

1851 SECURITIES, INC

Office #1: One American Row, Hartford, CT 06102
BD
CRD#: 153006
Hartford, CT
Current

July 9, 2025 - Present

AMS BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 1700 City Farm Drive Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
BD
CRD#: 335083
Baton Rouge, LA
Current

September 4, 2025 - Present

FIDELITY & GUARANTY SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 801 Grand Ave. Suite 2600, Des Moines, IA 50309
BD
CRD#: 315720
Des Moines, IA
Current

March 5, 2026 - Present

ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 16629
Roanoke, VA
Current

March 6, 2026 - Present

USCA SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 4444 Westheimer Suite G500, Houston, TX 77027
BD
CRD#: 103789
Houston, TX
Current

March 13, 2026 - Present

HSIP SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 305 West Front Street Suite 201, Traverse City, MI 49684
BD
CRD#: 332851
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Current

April 21, 2026 - Present

BENEFIT FINANCE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 14605 N 73rd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
BD
CRD#: 45113
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Current

April 21, 2026 - Present

BFP SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 14605 N 73rd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
BD
CRD#: 44731
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 25, 2024 - December 1, 2024

FN REALTY ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 325507
RED BANK, NJ
Past

March 30, 2023 - March 4, 2024

FIDELITY & GUARANTY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 315720
Des Moines, IA
Past

August 25, 2021 - July 13, 2022

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 25, 2021 - July 13, 2022

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
RICHMOND, VA
Past

March 13, 2013 - September 21, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

October 15, 2009 - September 21, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

October 28, 2002 - April 22, 2010

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
ITASCA, IL
Past

February 25, 1993 - October 28, 2002

DREHER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8665
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

July 27, 1983 - February 20, 1993

COUNTRY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 12060
BLOOMINGTON, IL

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
Alabama
(9/24/2021)
RR
Alaska
(9/24/2021)
RR
Arizona
(9/24/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(9/24/2021)
RR
California
(9/24/2021)
RR
Colorado
(9/24/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(9/24/2021)
RR
Delaware
(9/24/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/24/2021)
RR
Florida
(9/24/2021)
RR
Georgia
(9/24/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(9/24/2021)
RR
Idaho
(9/24/2021)
RR
Illinois
(9/24/2021)
RR
Indiana
(9/24/2021)
RR
Iowa
(9/24/2021)
RR
Kansas
(9/24/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(9/24/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(9/24/2021)
RR
Maine
(9/24/2021)
RR
Maryland
(9/24/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/24/2021)
RR
Michigan
(9/24/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(9/24/2021)
RR
Mississippi
(9/24/2021)
RR
Missouri
(9/24/2021)
RR
Montana
(9/24/2021)
RR
Nebraska
(9/24/2021)
RR
Nevada
(9/24/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/24/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(9/27/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(9/24/2021)
RR
New York
(9/24/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(9/24/2021)
RR
North Dakota
(9/24/2021)
RR
Ohio
(9/24/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/24/2021)
RR
Oregon
(9/24/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/24/2021)
RR
Puerto Rico
(9/24/2021)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/24/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(9/24/2021)
RR
South Dakota
(9/24/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(3/5/2026)
RR
Texas
(9/24/2021)
RR
Utah
(9/24/2021)
RR
Vermont
(9/24/2021)
RR
Virginia
(9/24/2021)
RR
Washington
(9/24/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(9/24/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/24/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(9/24/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/11/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/14/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/7/1994
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 27
Date: 10/14/2003
Financial and Operations Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/12/1995
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC

Current Firm

BS
BFP SECURITIES, LLC
BFP SECURITIES, LLC | LIS SECURITIES, LLC | LIFE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.

CRD#: 44731 / SEC#: , 8-50798

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

Main Address
14605 N 73rd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Mailing Address
14605 N 73rd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone number
(480) 676-6400
Established
Delaware since 01/24/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BENEFIT FINANCE PARTNERS, LLCOWNER
DOHERTY, ERIN ECCO4576409

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Company Information

BFP SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 44731Hartford, CT 06102

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