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Timothy J. Stearns
CORNERSTONE SECURITIES LLC
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
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CRD#: 2504340
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Professional summary
Timothy John Stearns, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CORNERSTONE SECURITIES LLC located in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Timothy has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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: 2002
Experience
Current
October 16, 2014 - Present
CORNERSTONE SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 1845 E. Rand Rd Ste 103, Arlington Heights, IL 60004RIA
CRD#: 140379
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past
July 31, 2012 - December 31, 2023
CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.
RIA
CRD#: 6312
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past
July 30, 2012 - December 31, 2023
CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 6312
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past
July 24, 2007 - June 20, 2012
BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13366
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past
July 23, 2007 - June 20, 2012
BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13366
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past
January 9, 2006 - July 23, 2007
LASALLE ST. INVESTMENT ADVISORS, L.L.C.
RIA
CRD#: 109701
ELMHURST, IL
Past
October 17, 2003 - July 23, 2007
LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 7191
PALATINE, IL
Past
August 13, 2001 - October 14, 2003
CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14646
LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL
Past
April 20, 2001 - October 14, 2003
CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14646
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
November 20, 2000 - May 7, 2001
STERLING FINANCIAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 41506
BOCA RATON, FL
Past
February 4, 2000 - November 20, 2000
JOSEPH CHARLES & ASSOC., INC.
BD
CRD#: 3949
BOCA RATON, FL
Past
March 17, 1998 - September 21, 1999
JOSEPH CHARLES & ASSOC., INC.
BD
CRD#: 3949
BOCA RATON, FL
Past
February 22, 1995 - March 10, 1997
ACAP FINANCIAL INC.
BD
CRD#: 7731
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past
June 27, 1994 - February 23, 1995
L.C. WEGARD & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 3722
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CORNERSTONE SECURITIES LLC
CORNERSTONE SECURITIES LLC
CRD#: 140379 / SEC#: 801-133715
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2025 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/2/2024 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2018 Approved)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2013 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2018 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2014 Approved)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2006 Approved)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2012 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2006 Approved)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2017 Approved)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2012 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2019 Approved)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2018 Approved)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2013 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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Florida(3/10/2024)
IAR
Illinois(10/16/2014)
IAR
Missouri(6/1/2015)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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CORNERSTONE SECURITIES LLC
CORNERSTONE SECURITIES LLC
CRD#: 140379 / SEC#: 801-133715
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2025 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/2/2024 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2018 Approved)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2013 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2018 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2014 Approved)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2006 Approved)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2012 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2006 Approved)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2017 Approved)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2012 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2019 Approved)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2018 Approved)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2013 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
6710 W 121st St Suite 200, Overland Park, KS 66209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 538-5483
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 800 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 175,000,000 |
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