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Steven M. Simerka

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CRD#: 1292568
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Steven Matthew Simerka, CIMA®, who also goes by Steven Simerka, was a registered financial professional .

Steven is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Steven had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Steven Simerka

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.
EQIS Capital, LLC. IAR. Full-time employment. Regional Business Consultant.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CIMA®

Experience


Past

November 14, 2024 - December 4, 2024

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8733
HENDERSONVILLE, TN
Past

November 14, 2024 - December 4, 2024

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8733
HENDERSONVILLE, TN
Past

June 25, 2024 - November 14, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Hendersonville, TN
Past

June 25, 2024 - November 14, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Hendersonville, TN
Past

December 5, 2023 - June 24, 2024

CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144374
APEX, NC
Past

July 22, 2022 - December 31, 2022

PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 13980
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 16, 2017 - May 2, 2023

FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126052
Gallatin, TN
Past

October 19, 2012 - December 3, 2012

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

February 14, 2005 - September 25, 2008

OLD MUTUAL INVESTMENT PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 44916
DENVER, CO
Past

April 26, 2002 - February 18, 2005

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 22, 1997 - May 21, 2002

KA ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32029
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 8, 1996 - January 17, 1997

UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT (US) INC.

BD
CRD#: 583
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 4, 1994 - July 24, 1995

NATIONSSECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 32542
Past

July 31, 1993 - February 2, 1994

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 15, 1988 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 9, 1986 - February 15, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

January 2, 1985 - December 5, 1985

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

September 20, 1984 - November 20, 1984

FIRST HERITAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 330

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".
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LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 8/19/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/16/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/21/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
Delaware since 05/25/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,650

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

A58 LPLE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LPL HOLDINGS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAKCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. PRESIDENT5097259
MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMASPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP3178848
MORRISON, STEVEN PHILIPSECRETARY4529345
SHEEHAN, RICHARD STEVENSVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3096567

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts114,002
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 18,862,098,900

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/25/2025
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Company Information


LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

CRD#: 8733

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