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Stephen M. Prough

SALEM PARTNERS LLC
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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CRD#: 2305366
SP

Professional summary


Stephen Michael Prough is a registered financial professional currently at SALEM PARTNERS LLC located in Los Angeles, California.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Stephen has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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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.
SALEM PARTNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT - INVESTMENT-RELATED - 11111 SANTA MONICA BLVD. SUITE 2250 LOS ANGELES CA 90025 - WEALTH MANAGEMENT - CO-FOUNDER - 7/2004 - 50% OF TIME - DUTIES INCLUDE MEMBER OF INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Critical Mass Studios, Inc.- Investment-related/software - Building C 12777 W Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90066 - Director - start date 6.11.19 - Typical director duties, including overseeing executives and guiding strategy - 10 hours during the month during business and non-business hours Fabric Data Inc. (previously Meta Data Software, Inc.) - Investment-related/software - 11111 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 2250 Los Angeles CA 90025 - Director - start date 6.30.21 - Typical director duties, including overseeing executives and guiding strategy - 10 hours during the month during business and non-business hours CalSavers Retirement Savings Program -915 Capitol Mall, Room 105 Sacramento, CA 95814 - Board Position - Investment-related- start date 9.26.19 Duties: Oversight of investment operations for the state-sponsored tax-deferred investment platform - 10 hours during the month during business and non-business hours - Nature of business: State-sponsored tax-deferred, defined contribution retirement plan Name: SP Passive Income Investors LLC Business: Acquisition and exploitation of film, TV and music rights. Address: 11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 2250 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Nature: LLC / film, TV & music acquisition and exploitation Position: I am managing member of SP Passive Title/relationship: Member/co-owner Start date of relationship: 5/5/2020 Hours: <5 hours/week Hours during securities trading: 0 during trading hours Duties: Evaluation, acquisition and exploitation of film and television rights.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 27, 1997 - Present

SALEM PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 11111 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90025Office #2: 11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90025
BD
CRD#: 43363
Los Angeles, CA
Past

January 17, 2025 - January 21, 2025

SALEM PARTNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131359
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 4, 1993 - March 7, 1997

ABN AMRO SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6540
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
Arizona
(7/7/2017)
RR
California
(3/8/2002)
RR
Colorado
(8/28/1997)
RR
Connecticut
(4/16/2002)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/16/2017)
RR
Florida
(10/29/2015)
RR
Georgia
(7/7/2017)
RR
Hawaii
(4/8/2014)
RR
Illinois
(2/14/2000)
RR
Indiana
(12/8/2011)
RR
Maryland
(7/7/2017)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/1/2002)
RR
Nevada
(6/12/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(10/29/2015)
RR
New York
(5/13/2002)
RR
North Carolina
(5/14/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/15/2017)
RR
Texas
(4/16/2002)
RR
Utah
(8/15/2017)
RR
Vermont
(6/12/2019)
RR
Virginia
(7/7/2017)
RR
Washington
(10/15/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/23/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SP
SALEM PARTNERS LLC
SALEM PARTNERS HOLDINGS, LLC | SALEM PARTNERS, LLC | SALEM PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 43363 / SEC#: , 8-50241

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
11111 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Mailing Address
11111 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone number
(310) 806-4200
Established
Delaware since 01/10/1997
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SALEM PARTNERS HOLDINGS, LLCDIRECT OWNER
DYETT, JOHN HATHAWAY IIIMEMBER/CO-CEO//TRUSTEE OF THE DYETT FAMILY TRUST DTD 11/09/20042582657
KAMANGAR, GOLICCO, AMLCO, COO2562201
PROUGH, STEPHEN MICHAELMEMBER/CO-CEO/TRUSTEE OF THE BERTI PROUGH TRUST 02/03/20052305366

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Company Information


SALEM PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 43363Los Angeles, CA 90025

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