Steven R. Garvin

ISC ADVISORS

McKinney, TX

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CRD#: 2005465

Professional summary

Steven Ray Garvin, who also goes by Steve Ray Garvin, is a registered financial advisor currently at ISC ADVISORS, INC. located in Mckinney, Texas and INSTITUTIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Dallas, Texas.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Steven has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Steve Ray Garvin

Other business activities

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1) AUGUST 2014, BOARDWALK BEACH RESORT FLORIDA, OWNER, CONDO AS VACATION/INVESTMENT PROPERTY, PERIODIC RENTAL INCOME, 5 PERCENT OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 5, 2013 - Present

ISC ADVISORS, INC.

Office #2: 3500 Oak Lawn Ave Ste 400, Dallas, TX 75219

RIA

CRD#: 166586

McKinney, TX

Current

August 2, 2000 - Present

INSTITUTIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 3500 Oak Lawn Ave Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75219

CRD#: 20291

Dallas, TX

Past

January 16, 2008 - December 31, 2013

INSTITUTIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 20291

PLANO, TX

Past

March 2, 1999 - July 28, 2000

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803

HOUSTON, TX

Past

January 18, 1990 - July 28, 2000

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

CRD#: 5081

HOUSTON, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ISC ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 166586 / SEC#: 801-77727

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/20/2013 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.

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

Alabama
(10/3/2006)

California
(7/27/2005)

IAR

California
(9/28/2015)

Georgia
(4/10/2007)

IAR

Georgia
(11/30/2020)

Michigan
(2/14/2024)

IAR

Michigan
(4/18/2025)

Oklahoma
(3/22/2006)

Pennsylvania
(12/20/2022)

Texas
(8/2/2000)

IAR

Texas
(4/5/2013)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/30/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/1/1989

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/15/1989

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ISC ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 166586 / SEC#: 801-77727

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/20/2013 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

3500 Oak Lawn Ave Ste 400, Dallas, TX 75219

Mailing Address

Phone number

(214) 520-1115

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ISC ADVISORS PART 2A-MARCH 2024 (7/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,989
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,539,119,817

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Steven R. Garvin

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Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

INSTITUTIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

INSTITUTIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ISC ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/30/1999

Series 63

Date: 12/1/1989

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 12/15/1989

FINRA

Current Firm

ISC ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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ISC ADVISORS, INC.

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