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Stephan P. Mitchell
BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES
Irvine, CA 92618
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CRD#: 2165696
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Professional summary
Stephan Paul Mitchell is a registered financial professional currently at BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC located in Irvine, California.
Stephan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Stephan has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 21, 2024 - Present
BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618BD
CRD#: 44079
Irvine, CA
Past
April 2, 1997 - August 2, 2023
PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past
October 14, 1991 - September 15, 1992
THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
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Alabama(4/2/2025)
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Alaska(7/7/2025)
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Arizona(4/2/2025)
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Arkansas(4/2/2025)
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California(7/20/2024)
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Colorado(4/2/2025)
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Connecticut(4/2/2025)
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Delaware(4/2/2025)
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Florida(4/2/2025)
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Georgia(4/2/2025)
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Hawaii(4/2/2025)
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Idaho(4/2/2025)
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Illinois(7/20/2024)
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Indiana(7/20/2024)
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Iowa(4/2/2025)
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Kansas(4/2/2025)
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Kentucky(4/2/2025)
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Louisiana(4/2/2025)
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Maine(3/10/2025)
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Maryland(4/2/2025)
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Massachusetts(3/11/2025)
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Michigan(7/20/2024)
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Minnesota(4/2/2025)
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Mississippi(4/2/2025)
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Missouri(4/2/2025)
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Montana(4/2/2025)
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Nebraska(7/20/2024)
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Nevada(4/2/2025)
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New Jersey(4/2/2025)
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New Mexico(4/2/2025)
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New York(4/2/2025)
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North Carolina(4/2/2025)
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North Dakota(4/2/2025)
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Ohio(4/3/2025)
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Oklahoma(4/2/2025)
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Oregon(4/2/2025)
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Pennsylvania(4/2/2025)
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Rhode Island(4/2/2025)
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South Carolina(4/2/2025)
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South Dakota(4/2/2025)
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Tennessee(4/2/2025)
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Texas(4/2/2025)
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Utah(4/2/2025)
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Vermont(4/2/2025)
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Virginia(4/2/2025)
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Washington(4/2/2025)
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West Virginia(7/20/2024)
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Wisconsin(4/2/2025)
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Wyoming(4/2/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 2/21/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
BF
BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC
BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 44079 / SEC#: , 8-50527
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone number
(424) 476-5445
Established
Nevada since 09/11/1997
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BFS HOLDINGS, LLC | OWNER | |
| WEBB, WILLIAM DUDLEY JR | PRESIDENT, FINOP AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1256777 |
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