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Scott E. Harper

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CRD#: 2217536
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Scott Edward Harper, ChFC® was a registered financial professional .

Scott is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Scott had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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.
CROSS STATE CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. 4309 NORTH FRONT ST. HARRISBURG, PA 17110. NATURE OF BUSINESS: PROVIDE LOCAL SUPPORT TO MEMBER CREDIT UNIONS THROUGH ADVOCACY AND RESOURCES. PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. 0% OWNER, BOARD MEMBER. STARTED 08/2016. 1HRS/MO AND 1HRS/MO DURING TRADING HRS. DUTIES: ORGANIZE MONTHLY MEETINGS, PLAN CHAPTER ACTIVITIES, ARRANGE SPEAKERS AND PRESENTATIONS. CLEARVIEW FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. 8805 UNIVERSITY BLVD. MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108. NATURE OF BUSINESS: CREDIT UNION. 0% OWNER. POSITION: DIRECTOR OF RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT. STARTED 01/2014. 180HRS/MO AND 160HRS/MO DURING TRADING HRS. DUTIES: MANAGE A TEAM TO ENCOURAGE BUSINESS TO ESTABLISH MEMBERSHIP WITH THE CREDIT UNION. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE SALES - INVESTMENT RELATED. 1429 LATTIDOME DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15241. NATURE OF BUSINESS: SALES OF FIXED ANNUITIES, LIFE INSURANCE, DISABILITY INSURANCE, ACCIDENT & HEALTH INSURANCE. 100% OWNER, POSITION: OWNER AND INSURANCE AGENT. STARTED 07/1991. 10HRS/MO AND 1HRS/MO DURING TRADING HRS. DUTIES: DETERMINE CUSTOMER NEEDS FOR AND SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
ChFC®

Experience


Past

June 15, 2020 - November 15, 2023

B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 41533
Lawrence, PA
Past

June 12, 2020 - June 24, 2025

B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41533
ORANGE, CA
Past

December 6, 2019 - June 12, 2020

STONEX ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 174182
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 6, 2019 - June 12, 2020

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18456
Pittsburgh, PA
Past

June 21, 2018 - December 6, 2019

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16783
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

June 21, 2018 - December 6, 2019

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

May 24, 2016 - June 21, 2018

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18464
PITSBURGH, PA
Past

May 24, 2016 - June 21, 2018

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18464
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 21, 2015 - May 2, 2016

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA
Past

April 21, 2015 - May 2, 2016

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA
Past

January 28, 2014 - October 10, 2014

HAZARD & SIEGEL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2048
DEWITT, NY
Past

May 10, 2012 - September 23, 2013

NORTHWEST ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 154032
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

May 10, 2012 - September 19, 2013

OBS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104281
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 21, 2009 - May 4, 2012

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
SEVEN FIELDS, PA
Past

April 17, 2009 - May 4, 2012

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
SEVEN FIELDS, PA
Past

April 3, 2009 - April 13, 2009

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

December 18, 2007 - March 5, 2009

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

February 20, 2007 - December 11, 2007

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

November 7, 2005 - February 20, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

November 7, 2005 - February 20, 2007

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

July 1, 2002 - November 3, 2005

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 17, 1998 - July 1, 2002

LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 4205
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 28, 1992 - May 12, 1998

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".
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B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 41533 / SEC#: 801-106968, 8-49477

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/31/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 41533 / SEC#: 801-106968, 8-49477

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1700 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867
Mailing Address
1700 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867
Phone number
(714) 628-5200
Established
California since 06/18/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
28

SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

2023 BBGC ADV PART 2A REVISED 7-25-23 (3/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GRAHAM, BRUCE EDWINPRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2563258
BETTFREUND, JOHN WAYNE JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1448436
CALLEN, DOUGLAS BRADSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2133945
GODINEZ, MARIE ELIZABETHCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER3020086

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts303
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 196,073,458

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration4

Red Flags


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Company Information


B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 41533

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