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Stephen D. Bull

VERUS CAPITAL PARTNERS
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85206
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CRD#: 2347080
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Professional summary


Stephen Dale Bull is a registered financial advisor currently at VERUS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Stephen has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) 1/2010 - Non-Variable Insurance - Stephen Bull - Investment Related - 2% - Scottsdale, AZ 85260 2) 1/2010 - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Verus Capital Partners, LLC - Investment Related - 80% - Scottsdale, AZ 85260 3) 1/2019 - Business Owner - Citrus Advisor Solutions, LLC - Investment Related - 4% - Scottsdale, AZ 85260 4) 12/2019 - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - New Break Financial - Investment Related - 15% - San Diego, CA 92107 5) 10/20/2020 - Verus Capital Partners, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Start Date: 01/01/2010 - 120 Hours Per Month/5 Hours During Securities Trading - Time Spent 80% - I provide investment advisory services through Verus Capital Partners, LLC an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 10/2020. I expect to spend approximately 120 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 6. 01/02/2025 - Kraft Screens - Not Investment Related - Business Owner - Paradise Valley AZ - Start Date: 10/01/2024 - 6 Hrs/Mth - 0 Hrs During Trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 20, 2010 - Present

VERUS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 14301 N 87th St #307, Scottsdale, AZ 85206
RIA
CRD#: 151568
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Current

October 16, 2020 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 8300 N Hayden Rd., Suite 207, Scottsdale, AZ 85258Office #2: 3111 Camino Del Rio N Ste 400 Suite 400, Office #405, San Diego, CA 92108
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 6, 2010 - November 13, 2020

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

December 22, 2009 - December 31, 2014

VERUS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151568
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 14, 2004 - August 11, 2010

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

March 29, 2004 - August 11, 2010

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

September 5, 2003 - October 17, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
PHOENIX , AZ
Past

May 24, 1993 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 24, 1993 - October 17, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
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".
VC
VERUS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
3 RIVERS FINANCIAL GROUP | WANN FINANCIAL SERVICES | WALTERS WEALTH MANAGMENT | WALTERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINEPOINT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | VERUS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | UNIVERSAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | STARKEY BROTHERS, INC. | SOUTH PLATTE INVESTMENTS & PLANNING | SAMSON FINANCIAL, LLC | RSO WEALTH, LLC | RSD FINANCIAL, LLC | PROVIDENT FINANCIAL GROUP | PHP CAPITAL, INC. | PHILLIPS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PARKER CAPITAL STRATEGIES, LLC | OXENHAM FINANCIAL | OPTIMAL WEALTH INC. | NEW BREAK FINANCIAL | MOLINAR AND CO. | KENNETH M. PERKINS WEALTH | ITTNER BULL CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC | INTERMARKET ANALYTICS | HUNT FINANCIAL SERVICES | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HAVEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | GUARDIAN WEALTH BUILDERS | GOLDEN RULE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GEISER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRONT RANGE FINANCIAL | FREEDOM POINT FINANCIAL | FRED A. GOODMAN, CPA | FIRST THAN IFS | EAGLE EYE INVESTMENTS, LLC | DAHL FINANCIAL RESOURCE | CROWE AND ASSOCIATES, INC | BURNS TAX AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BIGGS FINANCIAL | BELLA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | ARCHE FG

CRD#: 151568 / SEC#: 801-78989

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2014 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2014 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2014 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2014 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2014 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2014 Terminated)

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
Alaska
(11/16/2020)
IAR
Arizona
(1/1/2015)
RR
Arizona
(10/16/2020)
IAR
California
(1/3/2017)
RR
California
(10/16/2020)
RR
Colorado
(10/16/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(10/26/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/16/2020)
RR
Florida
(10/16/2020)
RR
Georgia
(10/16/2020)
RR
Hawaii
(11/16/2020)
RR
Idaho
(10/16/2020)
RR
Illinois
(10/16/2020)
RR
Indiana
(10/16/2020)
RR
Maryland
(10/16/2020)
RR
Michigan
(10/16/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(11/17/2020)
RR
Montana
(7/29/2021)
RR
Nevada
(10/16/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/16/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(2/15/2022)
RR
New York
(10/16/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(11/13/2020)
RR
Ohio
(10/16/2020)
RR
Oregon
(11/19/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/16/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(10/16/2020)
RR
South Dakota
(10/16/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(10/19/2020)
IAR
Texas
(1/7/2015)
RR
Texas
(10/16/2020)
RR
Utah
(10/16/2020)
RR
Virginia
(10/16/2020)
RR
Washington
(10/16/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/16/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/8/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VC
VERUS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
3 RIVERS FINANCIAL GROUP | WANN FINANCIAL SERVICES | WALTERS WEALTH MANAGMENT | WALTERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINEPOINT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | VERUS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | UNIVERSAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | STARKEY BROTHERS, INC. | SOUTH PLATTE INVESTMENTS & PLANNING | SAMSON FINANCIAL, LLC | RSO WEALTH, LLC | RSD FINANCIAL, LLC | PROVIDENT FINANCIAL GROUP | PHP CAPITAL, INC. | PHILLIPS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PARKER CAPITAL STRATEGIES, LLC | OXENHAM FINANCIAL | OPTIMAL WEALTH INC. | NEW BREAK FINANCIAL | MOLINAR AND CO. | KENNETH M. PERKINS WEALTH | ITTNER BULL CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC | INTERMARKET ANALYTICS | HUNT FINANCIAL SERVICES | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HAVEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | GUARDIAN WEALTH BUILDERS | GOLDEN RULE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GEISER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRONT RANGE FINANCIAL | FREEDOM POINT FINANCIAL | FRED A. GOODMAN, CPA | FIRST THAN IFS | EAGLE EYE INVESTMENTS, LLC | DAHL FINANCIAL RESOURCE | CROWE AND ASSOCIATES, INC | BURNS TAX AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BIGGS FINANCIAL | BELLA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | ARCHE FG

CRD#: 151568 / SEC#: 801-78989

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2014 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2014 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2014 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2014 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2014 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
8300 N Hayden Rd Suite A207, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mailing Address
Phone number
(480) 990-3719
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
49

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VERUS CAPITAL PARTNERS ADV 2A MARCH 2025 (4/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,392
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,066,642,798

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Company Information


VERUS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 151568Scottsdale, AZ 85206

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