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Stephen J. Riley

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CRD#: 1425718
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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.

Stephen James Riley, CFA, who also goes by Steve J. Riley, was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Stephen had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 3 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Steve J. Riley

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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CFA

Experience


Past

September 23, 2014 - February 28, 2019

CLEARVIEW WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 171996
BARRINGTON, IL
Past

May 2, 2013 - August 15, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BARRIINGTON, IL
Past

May 2, 2013 - August 15, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BARRIINGTON, IL
Past

January 14, 2011 - April 12, 2013

GNV ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147286
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 5, 2011 - April 12, 2013

GENEVA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 121629
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 15, 1989 - May 1, 2001

ARBOR RESEARCH & TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 21313
LAKE BARRINGTON, IL
Past

December 2, 1985 - January 30, 1989

L. F. ROTHSCHILD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 501

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/14/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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CLEARVIEW WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC
BAF GJS, LLC | CLEARVIEW WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 171996 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/16/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2 Ascot Lane, Barrington, IL 60010
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 847-2505
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts54
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 36,484,163

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Company Information


CLEARVIEW WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 171996

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