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Stephen D. Whipple

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CRD#: 1305851
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Stephen David Whipple SR

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.

Stephen David Whipple SR, who also goes by Stephen D Whipple, Stephen David Whipple, Steve Whipple, was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Stephen had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

Aliases


Stephen D Whipple | Stephen David Whipple | Steve Whipple

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 4, 2016 - January 26, 2017

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 24723
PARMA, OH
Past

June 15, 2007 - January 15, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
JAMISON, PA
Past

December 21, 2000 - June 21, 2007

CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16678
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 8, 2000 - March 1, 2001

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 14, 1997 - December 31, 1999

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past

January 29, 1997 - September 22, 1997

NAVILLUS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31230
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

July 22, 1991 - January 4, 1994

VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 27502
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

October 11, 1984 - March 4, 1985

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".
IC
INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.
INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

CRD#: 24723 / SEC#: 801-136903, 8-41331

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/6/2026 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Termination Requested)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2026 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Termination Requested)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Termination Requested)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2026 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 5/8/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 1/26/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 7/19/1991
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 22
Status Unavailable
Passed: 12/11/1984
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


IC
INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.
INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

CRD#: 24723 / SEC#: 801-136903, 8-41331

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/6/2026 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Termination Requested)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2026 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Termination Requested)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2026 Termination Requested)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2026 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129
Mailing Address
5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129
Phone number
(440) 888-7000
Established
Ohio since 04/29/1989
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
43

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


FINRA licenses (38 States and Territories)


Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

ADV FORM 2A (6/29/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SCHEIMAN, THOMAS GREGORYPRESIDENT, CROP, SROP1508288
TOETZ, DAVID WILLIAMVP1379388
TWAROGOWSKI, DENNIS CLARENCECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1033169

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts300
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 118,696,378

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration1

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Company Information


INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

CRD#: 24723

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