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Stephen L. Preston

ULTIMUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS
Cincinnati, OH 45246
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CRD#: 2217795
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Professional summary


Stephen Lynn Preston, who also goes by Steve Preston, is a registered financial professional currently at ULTIMUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Cincinnati, Ohio and NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Elkhorn, Nebraska.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Stephen has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6, Series 14, Series 27, Series 4, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Steve Preston

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®
None

Experience


Current

June 14, 2011 - Present

ULTIMUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 225 Pictoria Drive Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45246
BD
CRD#: 104177
Cincinnati, OH
Current

October 30, 2019 - Present

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022
BD
CRD#: 126159
Elkhorn, NE
Past

January 21, 2016 - January 21, 2020

UNIFIED FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7868
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

February 1, 2008 - June 28, 2010

STONEX FINANCIAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 45993
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

July 20, 2007 - January 28, 2008

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 28, 2005 - January 28, 2008

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 23, 2003 - January 28, 2008

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 2, 2003 - August 7, 2003

IRON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 111866
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 17, 2001 - August 20, 2001

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 20, 2000 - August 17, 2001

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 2, 1998 - June 12, 2000

PFIC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 34941
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

March 14, 1997 - August 13, 1997

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 14, 1997 - August 13, 1997

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 10, 1995 - July 18, 1996

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 5, 1993 - April 25, 1995

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 453
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

June 25, 1992 - April 6, 1993

HEIDTKE & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13951
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

March 18, 1992 - July 14, 1992

H. L. CAMP & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17005
NASHVILLE, TN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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
(6/19/2019)
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Alaska
(6/27/2019)
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Arizona
(6/19/2019)
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Arkansas
(6/19/2019)
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California
(6/19/2019)
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Colorado
(6/19/2019)
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Connecticut
(6/19/2019)
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Delaware
(6/19/2019)
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District of Columbia
(6/19/2019)
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Florida
(6/19/2019)
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Georgia
(6/19/2019)
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Hawaii
(6/19/2019)
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Idaho
(6/19/2019)
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Illinois
(6/19/2019)
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Indiana
(1/21/2016)
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Iowa
(6/19/2019)
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Kansas
(6/19/2019)
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Kentucky
(6/19/2019)
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Louisiana
(6/19/2019)
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Maine
(6/19/2019)
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Maryland
(6/19/2019)
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Massachusetts
(7/17/2019)
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Michigan
(6/19/2019)
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Minnesota
(6/19/2019)
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Mississippi
(6/19/2019)
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Missouri
(6/19/2019)
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Montana
(6/19/2019)
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Nebraska
(7/5/2019)
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Nevada
(7/9/2019)
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New Hampshire
(6/19/2019)
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New Jersey
(6/19/2019)
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New Mexico
(6/19/2019)
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New York
(6/19/2019)
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North Carolina
(7/9/2019)
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North Dakota
(6/19/2019)
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Ohio
(6/15/2011)
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Oklahoma
(6/19/2019)
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Oregon
(6/26/2019)
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Pennsylvania
(6/28/2019)
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Puerto Rico
(6/19/2019)
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Rhode Island
(6/19/2019)
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South Carolina
(6/19/2019)
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South Dakota
(6/19/2019)
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Tennessee
(6/19/2019)
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Texas
(6/19/2019)
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Utah
(6/25/2019)
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Vermont
(6/19/2019)
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Virgin Islands
(6/19/2019)
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Virginia
(7/9/2019)
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Washington
(6/19/2019)
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West Virginia
(7/2/2019)
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Wisconsin
(6/19/2019)
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Wyoming
(6/19/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/28/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 9/26/2008
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 11/21/2003
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
AQUARIUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | AQUARIUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 126159 / SEC#: , 8-65857

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Mailing Address
4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Phone number
(855) 891-0091
Established
Nebraska since 12/31/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE ULTIMUS GROUP MIDCO, LLCSOLE MEMBER
EVANS, GREGORY ASHTONFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL4850219
GUERETTE, KEVINPRESIDENT2960114
JAMES, DAVID KENNETHMANAGER6998721
PRESTON, STEPHEN LYNNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/AML OFFICER2217795
STRAIT, WILLIAM JOHNSECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL/MANAGER6123015

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Company Information


NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 126159Cincinnati, OH 45246

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