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Stevan M. Vaughan

FINANCIAL COUNSELING
SPRINGBORO, OH 45066
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CRD#: 2488424
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Professional summary


Stevan Michael Vaughan, who also goes by Steve Vaughan, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL COUNSELING, INC. located in Springboro, Ohio.

Stevan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Stevan has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 62, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steve Vaughan

Other business activities


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1. FINANCIAL COUNSELING, INC; 582 N MAIN ST., SPRINGBORO, OH 45066; REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR; PRESIDENT - OWNER, INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; CORPORATION; 190 PER MONTH SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY/90% DURING TRADING HOURS. 2. Springboro Office Park Owner's Association; 10554 Success Lane, Suite D, Centerville, OH 45458; Secretary/Treasurer; 1 hour per quarter spent on this activity/ 0% during trading. 3.CLEARCREEK CHAPEL; 2738 PENNYROYAL RD, MIAMISBURG, OH 45342; ELDER/PASTOR - FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP(PASTOR OF FINANCE); NON-PROFIT 501 C-3; 20 HOURS PER MONTH SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY/0% 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

June 6, 2003 - Present

FINANCIAL COUNSELING, INC.

Office #1: 582 North Main Street, Springboro, OH 45066
RIA
CRD#: 119969
SPRINGBORO, OH
Past

October 24, 2013 - October 19, 2018

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
SPRINGBORO, OH
Past

June 24, 2008 - October 24, 2013

FINTEGRA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16741
SPRINGBORO, OH
Past

July 1, 2004 - July 1, 2008

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
SPRINGBORO, OH
Past

June 21, 1999 - July 1, 2004

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

December 17, 1996 - June 17, 1999

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA

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".
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FINANCIAL COUNSELING, INC.
FINANCIAL COUNSELING, INC.

CRD#: 119969 / SEC#: 801-114518

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/28/2019 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2019 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2019 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2019 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Ohio
(6/6/2003)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/23/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 2/19/1999
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FC
FINANCIAL COUNSELING, INC.
FINANCIAL COUNSELING, INC.

CRD#: 119969 / SEC#: 801-114518

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/28/2019 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2019 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2019 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
582 N. Main St., Springboro, OH 45066
Mailing Address
Phone number
(937) 748-8710
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FINANCIAL COUNSELING PART 2A 7-6-2017 (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts672
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 92,404,000

Red Flags


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Company Information


FINANCIAL COUNSELING, INC.

CRD#: 119969Springboro, OH 45066

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