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Stephen M. Schlichter

INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS
Pensacola, FL
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CRD#: 1296548
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Professional summary


Stephen Matthew Schlichter is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC located in Pensacola, Florida and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Pensacola, Florida.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Stephen has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1. 10/22/2019 - Independence Square Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date: 11/01/2019 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hours During Securities Trading. 2. 1/24/2020 - Independence Square Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Start Date: 11/01/2019 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hours During Securities Trading. 3. 1/24/2020 - Independence Square Holdings LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date: 11/01/2019 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Independence Square Holdings, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 11/2019. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

January 13, 2020 - Present

INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 300139
Pensacola, FL
Current

December 21, 2015 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #2: 150 S Warner Rd Ste 300, King Of Prussia, PA 19406-2859
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
PENSACOLA, FL
Past

January 15, 2016 - January 14, 2020

PRIVATE ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155216
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

April 13, 2004 - December 31, 2014

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
POTTSTOWN, PA
Past

September 21, 1998 - January 12, 2016

MAIN LINE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 121583
MALVERN, PA
Past

February 3, 1988 - December 24, 2015

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
POTTSTOWN, PA
Past

November 5, 1984 - February 18, 1988

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145

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".
IS
INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC
BARNES LANE ADVISORS LLC | TOUEY & COMPANY | THE PLAN ADVOCATE | STRATAVEST | SCHERZER FINANCIAL | MULVANEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MILANEK FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE ADVISORS | BRENTON STRANSKY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRENTON PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 300139 / SEC#: 801-116750

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2019 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
(8/10/2016)
RR
California
(1/11/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(1/11/2016)
RR
Delaware
(1/11/2016)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/11/2016)
RR
Florida
(1/11/2016)
IAR
Florida
(9/20/2021)
RR
Georgia
(12/16/2016)
RR
Illinois
(1/11/2016)
RR
Kentucky
(1/11/2016)
RR
Maine
(1/11/2016)
RR
Maryland
(1/11/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/11/2016)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/11/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(1/11/2016)
RR
New York
(1/11/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(1/11/2016)
RR
Ohio
(6/24/2019)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/11/2016)
RR
Oregon
(4/4/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/21/2015)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/13/2020)
RR
Texas
(1/11/2016)
RR
Vermont
(1/11/2016)
RR
Virginia
(1/11/2016)
RR
Washington
(1/11/2016)
RR
Wyoming
(1/11/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/20/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IS
INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC
BARNES LANE ADVISORS LLC | TOUEY & COMPANY | THE PLAN ADVOCATE | STRATAVEST | SCHERZER FINANCIAL | MULVANEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MILANEK FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENCE SQUARE ADVISORS | BRENTON STRANSKY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRENTON PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 300139 / SEC#: 801-116750

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
150 South Warner Road Suite 300, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 520-1500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
37

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,985
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,488,010,409

Red Flags


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Company Information


INDEPENDENCE SQUARE HOLDINGS, LLC

CRD#: 300139Pensacola, FL

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