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Stephen J. Wilson

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CRD#: 1677975
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Professional summary


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

Stephen Joseph Wilson was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Stephen had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 3, 2012 - June 11, 2021

R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 2498
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 5, 2010 - October 11, 2011

LANE CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 115358
FAIRFIELD, CT
Past

January 8, 2003 - June 1, 2004

C.P. BAKER SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 26233
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 5, 2001 - October 16, 2002

NOBLE CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15768
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

March 13, 1997 - August 28, 2001

SHAMROCK PARTNERS, LTD

BD
CRD#: 23955
MEDIA, PA
Past

February 13, 1995 - March 17, 1997

COBURN & MEREDITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 164
SIMSBURY, CT
Past

January 25, 1995 - February 23, 1995

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

October 3, 1994 - February 24, 1995

MERIDIAN, DUNHILL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15294
Past

July 7, 1992 - October 3, 1994

DUNHILL EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21822
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

January 10, 1990 - July 7, 1992

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

April 3, 1989 - January 8, 1990

BRANDON SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16512
Past

August 3, 1988 - March 16, 1989

JONATHAN ALAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15914
Past

March 17, 1988 - August 10, 1988

NORTH AMERICAN INVESTMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7568
Past

February 19, 1988 - March 2, 1988

NORTH AMERICAN INVESTMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7568
Past

June 11, 1987 - February 24, 1988

PROVIDENCE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14119

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".
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
CLEARTHINK SECURITIES | VENTURE CAPITAL CROSS | TOGETHER FORWARD CAPITAL | SCARSDALE GROUP | R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC. | MORADA CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC | KERN SUSLOW | FULCRUM GROUP | DPR WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 2498 / SEC#: 801-107428, 8-25581

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2016 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/8/2016 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2016 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York 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
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/6/2012
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
CLEARTHINK SECURITIES | VENTURE CAPITAL CROSS | TOGETHER FORWARD CAPITAL | SCARSDALE GROUP | R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC. | MORADA CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC | KERN SUSLOW | FULCRUM GROUP | DPR WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 2498 / SEC#: 801-107428, 8-25581

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2016 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/8/2016 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2016 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
40 Wall Street 36th Floor Suite 3602, New York, NY 10005
Mailing Address
40 Wall Street Suite 3602, New York, NY 10005
Phone number
(212) 293-9090
Established
New York since 05/21/1976
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
80

SEC notice filing (17 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

R F LAFFERTY ADV PART 2A REVISED JULY 1 2025 (7/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HACKEL, HENRYPRESIDENT232894
CROCKETT, RICHARD HUNTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
HACKEL, ROBERT MATTHEWVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF RIA2626413

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts175
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 153,036,482

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration2

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Company Information


R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.

R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.

CRD#: 2498

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