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Stephen Christopher Target

ChFC®, CLU®
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES
NEWARK, DE
·CRD# 2165521·35 years experience

Professional Summary

Stephen Christopher Target, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. located in Newark, Delaware. Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Stephen has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

35 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 43285
RIA
BD
1. 131 Continental Dr., Ste 206, Newark, DE 197132. 1515 Market Street, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA 19102-10323. 1857 William Penn Way, Lancaster, PA 17605
March 28, 2023 - Present
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 43285
RIA
BD
131 Continental Dr., Ste 206, Newark, DE 19713
July 12, 2016 - Present
N1 ADVISORS·CRD# 147048
RIA
Newark, DE
July 14, 2016 - April 26, 2023
PILLAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 159642
RIA
Wilmington, DE
December 9, 2011 - June 10, 2016
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC·CRD# 4031
RIA
Conshohocken, PA
June 20, 2008 - June 9, 2016
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC·CRD# 4031
BD
Conshohocken, PA
September 1, 2006 - June 9, 2016
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 8158
BD
Milwaukee, WI
October 24, 1991 - January 1, 2002
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 2881
BD
Conshohocken, PA
October 24, 1991 - September 7, 2006

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Current Firm

MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 2207, Portland, OR 97208-2207

Phone Number

(888) 520-6784

Established

Oregon since 03/21/1997

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

1,442

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. FORM 2A ADV FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
M FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INCORPORATEDEQUITY OWNER—
DAVIS, TARA ANNECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5441665
HANEY-JACKSON, LAURA ELIZABETHVICE PRESIDENT - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4771801
ROGERS, MARIA RENEEPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2442526
SCHOONMAKER, MICHAEL SKICHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2408456

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

8,115

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$3,206,330,654

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

5

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/29/2026Cover PageReport
09/10/2025Cover PageReport
11/13/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1) PROVIDING INSURANCE SALES UNDER THE NAME OF STEPHEN TARGET, INVESTMENT-RELATED, 131 Continental Drive, STE. 206, Newark, DE, 19713, INSURANCE SALES FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS. OWNER/AGENT, START DATE: JANUARY 1990, APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 30-40, THE NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THE OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 30-40, DUTIES: LIFE, DISABILITY, HEALTH AND LTC INSURANCE SALES. 2) ADVISORY BOARD-PETE'S SAKE CANCER RESPITE, NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED, PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, CHARITABLE, ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER, START DATE: 2011, APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: LESS THAN 10, APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 10, DUTIES: ACT AS AN ADVISOR TO THE ACTUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 3) FOUNDING FORWARD; 140 S. BROAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102; BOARD OF DIRECTORS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; BOARD MEMBER; PERFORM DUTIES TO SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION; 07/01/2019; 5 HRS/MTH; 2 HRS/MTH DURING TRADING HOURS 4) NEWTON ONE, LLC; 131 CONTINENTAL DR., SUITE 206, NEWARK, DE 19713; MEMBER FIRM AFFLIATION; INVESTMENT RELATED; PARTNER; LIFE INSURANCE SALES; 12/2018; 120 HOURS PER MONTH; 6 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS. 5) M FINANCIAL GROUP PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GROUP COMMITTEE MEMBER; 131 CONTINENTAL DR, SUITE 206, NEWARK, DE 19713; FINANCIAL SERVICES; INVESTMENT RELATED; COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GROUP; 7/1/25; 2 HO/MO; 2 HO/MO DURING TRADING HOURS.

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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".
MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(2/29/2024)
RR
California
(7/12/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(12/15/2020)
RR
Delaware
(7/12/2016)
RR
Florida
(7/19/2016)
RR
Maryland
(7/19/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/8/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(7/12/2016)
RR
New York
(7/12/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(12/9/2021)
RR
Oregon
(11/10/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/12/2016)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/28/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(2/1/2023)
RR
Virginia
(7/19/2016)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 2008About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1991About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2007About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1991About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 2007About the Series 24 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2003About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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