Stephen G. Harlow

ADVISORY ALPHA

Norfolk, VA 23508

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CRD#: 2128325

Professional summary

Stephen George Harlow is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Stephen has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 15, 2025 - Present

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

Office #1: 5005 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508

RIA

CRD#: 158282

Norfolk, VA

Past

September 16, 2016 - June 1, 2023

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 103857

Elliot, ME

Past

September 16, 2016 - June 1, 2023

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 103857

Elliot, ME

Past

July 22, 2016 - September 19, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 30613

SACO, ME

Past

September 21, 2001 - September 19, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30613

SACO, ME

Past

October 4, 1999 - September 25, 2001

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

WINDSOR, CT

Past

May 21, 1997 - August 20, 1999

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 4386

NEW YORK, NY

Past

March 22, 1991 - May 16, 1997

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 5496

WELLESLEY HILLS, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282 / SEC#: 801-72499

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2011 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Maine
(11/4/2025)

IAR

Virginia
(9/15/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/4/1993

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: 3/20/1991

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282 / SEC#: 801-72499

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2011 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

348 S Waverly Rd Suite 100, Holland, MI 49423

Mailing Address

Phone number

(866) 530-1400

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC ADV PART 2A (4/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	22,480
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,468,083,482

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Stephen G. Harlow

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Stephen George Harlow's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/4/1993

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 3/20/1991

Current Firm

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

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