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Steven M. Josephson

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES
Chicago, IL 60601
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CRD#: 2239540
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Professional summary


Steven M Josephson, who also goes by Steven Mark Josephson, is a registered financial advisor currently at BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois and BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Steven has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steven Mark Josephson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

August 29, 2017 - Present

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 303 E. Wacker Drive 5th Fl, Chicago, IL 60601
RIA
CRD#: 281285
Chicago, IL
Current

August 29, 2017 - Present

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 303 E Wacker Drive 5th Fl, Chicago, IL 60601
BD
CRD#: 173962
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 23, 2012 - August 31, 2012

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 16517
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 22, 2012 - November 7, 2012

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 16517
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

May 11, 2010 - September 30, 2010

AMCORE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC

BD
CRD#: 27708
ROCKFORD, IL
Past

March 19, 2007 - September 21, 2007

FIRST NATIONAL INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25865
KOKOMO, IN
Past

December 8, 2005 - August 14, 2017

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137115
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

December 8, 2005 - August 14, 2017

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137115
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

May 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005

HARRISDIRECT LLC

BD
CRD#: 42159
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 18, 2002 - December 31, 2005

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 9, 2000 - May 1, 2002

HARRIS INVESTORLINE INC.

BD
CRD#: 6362
SEATTLE, WA
Past

November 22, 1994 - December 9, 2000

HARRIS INVESTORLINE

BD
CRD#: 6580
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 27, 1994 - November 2, 1994

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

July 6, 1993 - June 21, 1994

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 6, 1993 - June 21, 1994

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 1, 1993 - July 9, 1993

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 27, 1992 - February 18, 1993

WINCHESTER INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28543
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

August 27, 1992 - November 3, 1992

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 18246
NEW YORK, NY

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".
BL
BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)

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
Alabama
(8/29/2017)
RR
Alaska
(8/29/2017)
RR
Arizona
(8/29/2017)
RR
Arkansas
(8/29/2017)
RR
California
(8/29/2017)
RR
Colorado
(8/29/2017)
RR
Connecticut
(8/29/2017)
RR
Delaware
(8/29/2017)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/29/2017)
RR
Florida
(8/29/2017)
RR
Georgia
(8/29/2017)
RR
Hawaii
(8/29/2017)
RR
Idaho
(8/29/2017)
RR
Illinois
(8/29/2017)
IAR
Illinois
(8/29/2017)
RR
Indiana
(8/29/2017)
RR
Iowa
(8/29/2017)
RR
Kansas
(8/29/2017)
RR
Kentucky
(8/29/2017)
RR
Louisiana
(8/29/2017)
RR
Maine
(8/29/2017)
RR
Maryland
(8/29/2017)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/29/2017)
RR
Michigan
(8/29/2017)
RR
Minnesota
(8/29/2017)
RR
Mississippi
(8/29/2017)
RR
Missouri
(8/29/2017)
RR
Montana
(8/29/2017)
RR
Nebraska
(8/29/2017)
RR
Nevada
(8/29/2017)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/29/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(8/29/2017)
RR
New Mexico
(8/29/2017)
RR
New York
(8/29/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(8/29/2017)
RR
North Dakota
(8/29/2017)
RR
Ohio
(8/29/2017)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/29/2017)
RR
Oregon
(8/29/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/29/2017)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/29/2017)
RR
South Carolina
(8/29/2017)
RR
South Dakota
(8/29/2017)
RR
Tennessee
(8/29/2017)
RR
Texas
(8/29/2017)
RR
Utah
(8/29/2017)
RR
Vermont
(8/29/2017)
RR
Virginia
(8/29/2017)
RR
Washington
(8/29/2017)
RR
West Virginia
(8/29/2017)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/29/2017)
RR
Wyoming
(8/29/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/31/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/29/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BL
BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
303 E. Wacker Drive 5th Fl, Chicago, IL 60601
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-9083
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
384

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLAS WRAP BROCHURE 03012025 (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,938
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,943,847,697

Red Flags


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Company Information


BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285Chicago, IL 60601

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