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Stephen C. Target
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES
Newark, DE 19713
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CRD#: 2165521
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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.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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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.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
Experience
Current
March 28, 2023 - Present
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 131 Continental Dr., Ste 206, Newark, DE 19713Office #2: 1515 Market Street, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1032Office #3: 1857 William Penn Way, Lancaster, PA 17605RIA
BD
CRD#: 43285
Newark, DE
Current
July 12, 2016 - Present
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 131 Continental Dr., Ste 206, Newark, DE 19713RIA
BD
CRD#: 43285
Newark, DE
Past
July 14, 2016 - April 26, 2023
N1 ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 147048
NEWARK, DE
Past
December 9, 2011 - June 10, 2016
PILLAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 159642
WILMINGTON, DE
Past
June 20, 2008 - June 9, 2016
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past
September 1, 2006 - June 9, 2016
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past
October 24, 1991 - January 1, 2002
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
October 24, 1991 - September 7, 2006
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
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)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
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)
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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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| M FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INCORPORATED | EQUITY OWNER | |
| HANEY-JACKSON, LAURA ELIZABETH | VICE PRESIDENT - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4771801 |
| LUDWIG, STEVEN CHARLES | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2440911 |
| ROGERS, MARIA RENEE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2442526 |
| SCHOONMAKER, MICHAEL SKI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2408456 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 8,234 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,078,516,284 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2025 | ||
| 11/13/2024 | ||
| 08/28/2023 |
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