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Steven F. Collins

XML FINANCIAL GROUP
Owings Mill, MD
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CRD#: 2367431
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Professional summary


Steven Farnham Collins, who also goes by Steven Collins, Steve Collins, is a registered financial advisor currently at XML FINANCIAL GROUP located in Owings Mill, Maryland and XML SECURITIES located in Fairfax, Virginia.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Steven has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steven Collins | Steve Collins

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

February 1, 2019 - Present

XML FINANCIAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 284987
Owings Mill, MD
Current

May 16, 2016 - Present

XML SECURITIES

Office #1: 10306 Eaton Place Suite 230, Fairfax, VA 22030
BD
CRD#: 145589
Fairfax, VA
Past

May 16, 2016 - February 1, 2019

XML SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 145589
FALLS CHURCH, VA
Past

January 22, 2016 - May 16, 2016

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
BETHESDA, MD
Past

January 22, 2016 - May 16, 2016

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
BETHESDA, MD
Past

October 6, 2009 - January 27, 2016

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
MCLEAN, VA
Past

February 25, 2008 - January 27, 2016

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
MCLEAN, VA
Past

August 3, 2006 - February 21, 2008

FBR INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43442
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

August 21, 2001 - February 10, 2006

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 107342
MCLEAN, VA
Past

October 2, 1995 - July 17, 2001

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

August 13, 1993 - July 13, 1994

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
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".
XF
XML FINANCIAL GROUP
COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP | XML WOMEN | XML FINANCIAL, LLC | XML FINANCIAL GROUP | SAMSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OREN ADVISORS, LLC | LARA MAY ADVISORS

CRD#: 284987 / SEC#: 801-108376

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2016 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
Arizona
(6/6/2019)
RR
California
(5/16/2016)
RR
Colorado
(5/16/2016)
IAR
Colorado
(2/1/2019)
RR
Delaware
(5/16/2016)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/16/2016)
RR
Florida
(9/14/2017)
RR
Illinois
(7/21/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(5/16/2016)
RR
Maryland
(5/16/2016)
IAR
Maryland
(1/4/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/16/2016)
RR
Missouri
(1/11/2023)
RR
Nevada
(3/6/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(11/22/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(7/12/2018)
RR
Ohio
(5/16/2016)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/6/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/16/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(2/19/2020)
RR
Texas
(7/7/2016)
IAR
Texas
(1/4/2022)
RR
Vermont
(8/12/2025)
RR
Virginia
(5/16/2016)
IAR
Virginia
(2/1/2019)
RR
Washington
(5/22/2019)
RR
West Virginia
(8/22/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/13/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/16/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/24/2008
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 6/8/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


XF
XML FINANCIAL GROUP
COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP | XML WOMEN | XML FINANCIAL, LLC | XML FINANCIAL GROUP | SAMSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OREN ADVISORS, LLC | LARA MAY ADVISORS

CRD#: 284987 / SEC#: 801-108376

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
6901 Rockledge Drive Suite 730, Bethesda, MD 20817
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 770-5234
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
53

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP-FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR XML FINANCIAL, LLC (1/2/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,993,236,597

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2025
Cover Page
07/19/2024
07/19/2023

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Company Information


XML FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 284987Owings Mill, MD

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