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Stephen D. Cook

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
New York, NY 10170
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CRD#: 2253285
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Professional summary


Stephen Dudley Cook, CFP®, who also goes by Stephen Dudley Cook, Stephen Cook, Steve D Cook, Steve Cook, is a registered financial professional currently at NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC located in New York, New York.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Stephen has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Stephen Dudley Cook | Stephen Cook | Steve D Cook | Steve Cook

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 1993

Experience


Current

November 20, 2023 - Present

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 420 Lexington Avenue 14th & 15th Floor, New York, NY 10170
BD
CRD#: 5167
New York, NY
Past

August 29, 2017 - October 30, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
NEWBURGH, NY
Past

November 7, 2016 - June 30, 2017

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Florida, NY
Past

May 24, 2016 - November 15, 2016

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Duck, NC
Past

January 31, 2012 - March 26, 2012

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC
Past

November 22, 2005 - May 31, 2007

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY
Past

September 23, 2003 - December 31, 2003

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

September 25, 2001 - September 8, 2003

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 14, 1999 - September 27, 2001

DAVENPORT & COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 1588
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 28, 1998 - July 19, 1999

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 29, 1996 - September 4, 1998

MUTUAL OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 27878
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 4, 1994 - September 4, 1998

MUTUAL OF AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 15356
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 8, 1993 - June 9, 1994

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 8, 1993 - June 9, 1994

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 10, 1992 - February 22, 1993

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
OMAHA, NE

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/8/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/21/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 11/20/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
NEW YORK LIFE SECURITIES CORP. | NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC | NYLIFE SECURITIES INC. | NEW YORK LIFE VARIABLE CONTRACTS CORPORATION

CRD#: 5167 / SEC#: , 8-15517

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
51 Madison Ave. Room 713, New York, NY 10010
Mailing Address
51 Madison Avenue Room 713, New York, NY 10010
Phone number
(212) 576-7000
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NYLIFE LLC.SHAREHOLDER
BAGTAS, ANGELA CHENELECTED MANAGER8172856
BOCCIO, JOHN MICHAELCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT4600977
DUARTE, DEBORAH LYNNELECTED MANAGER6090278
ENGELBRECHTSEN, TOM DAHLCORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2908809
FEINBERG, AMARYA NMNELECTED MANAGER8162482
GARDNER, ROBERT MICHAELELECTED MANAGER6160318
HUANG, DYLAN WEIELECTED MANAGER AND CHAIRMAN6233208
LOFTUS, PATRICIA ELIZABETHCORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2156131
SCHWARTZ, RACHEL SABRINAVICE PRESIDENT AND ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL8170474
TILLOTSON, SANDRA GELECTED MANAGER7617600
ZAMAN, NABEEDVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6410914

Disclosures


Regulatory Event13
Arbitration7

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Company Information


NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 5167New York, NY 10170

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