AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
SB

Steven A. Busto

PHX FINANCIAL
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2522780
SB

Professional summary


Steven Anthony Busto is a registered financial professional currently at PHX FINANCIAL, INC. located in Hauppauge, New York.

Steven is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Steven has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


Click below to view Steven Anthony Busto's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

December 2, 2015 - Present

PHX FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 150 Motor Parkway Suite 309, Hauppauge, NY 11788
BD
CRD#: 144403
Hauppauge, NY
Past

July 28, 2015 - December 9, 2015

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
SMITHTOWN, NY
Past

March 5, 2015 - December 9, 2015

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SMITHTOWN, NY
Past

November 30, 2012 - April 20, 2015

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 21786
SMITHTOWN, NY
Past

October 18, 2007 - April 20, 2015

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21786
SMITHTOWN, NY
Past

May 23, 2007 - October 22, 2007

EMMETT A LARKIN COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6625
SMITHTOWN, NY
Past

June 20, 2005 - May 22, 2007

ITRADEDIRECT.COM CORP

BD
CRD#: 18281
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

April 30, 2002 - June 15, 2005

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
TAMPA, FL
Past

September 24, 1998 - May 20, 2002

SEABOARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 755
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

August 15, 1994 - October 9, 1998

LADENBURG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 14623
BETHPAGE, 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
(5/11/2020)
RR
Arkansas
(2/24/2016)
RR
California
(12/2/2015)
RR
Colorado
(12/2/2015)
RR
Connecticut
(12/3/2015)
RR
Florida
(12/2/2015)
RR
Georgia
(12/2/2015)
RR
Hawaii
(1/8/2016)
RR
Illinois
(12/3/2015)
RR
Indiana
(12/10/2015)
RR
Iowa
(12/2/2015)
RR
Kansas
(12/2/2015)
RR
Maine
(12/2/2015)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/21/2016)
RR
Minnesota
(12/17/2015)
RR
Mississippi
(5/10/2016)
RR
Missouri
(1/25/2016)
RR
Nevada
(10/5/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(12/2/2015)
RR
New Jersey
(12/2/2015)
RR
New York
(12/2/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(12/2/2015)
RR
Ohio
(12/2/2015)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/12/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/2/2015)
RR
Texas
(12/2/2015)
RR
Virginia
(12/2/2015)
RR
Washington
(12/2/2015)
RR
Wisconsin
(12/2/2015)
RR
Wyoming
(12/2/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/20/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/21/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/10/1997
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PF
PHX FINANCIAL, INC.
BLACKWALL CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | PHX FINANCIAL, INC. | PHOENIX FINANCIAL SERVICES | GRANDVIEW CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 144403 / SEC#: , 8-67653

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
100 Wall Street Floor 10, New York, NY 10005
Mailing Address
100 Wall Street Floor 10, New York, NY 10005
Phone number
(212) 776-4187
Established
Florida since 12/27/2006
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PHOENIX FINANCIAL CONSOLIDATED HOLDINGS, LPPARENT OF BROKER DEALER
CHEN, KEVINCEO4871316
GILMAN, ROBERT CRAIGFINOP - PFO1738412
MONTANA, JOSEPH RYANROSFP, MSRB PRINCIPAL5640919
OTOYA, DANIEL ORLANDOCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2208241

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration2

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


PHX FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 144403Hauppauge, NY 11788

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Steven Busto

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Randy Brickman
Randy BrickmanAdvisorCheck Check Mark
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
IAR
RR
NORTH WOODMERE, NY
GH
Gregory HarrisAdvisorCheck Check Mark
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
RR
Farmingdale, NY
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics