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Steve J. Persons

CBS FUNDING
Broadview Heights, OH 44147-3296
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CRD#: 2540455
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Professional summary


Steve James Persons is a registered financial advisor currently at CBS FUNDING, INC. located in Broadview Heights, Ohio.

Steve is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Steve has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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.
1) INSURANCE AGENT; INV REL; BROADVIEW HGTS, OH; SELLING LIFE, DISABILITY AND ANNUITIES-1099 INCOME, 1 HR/MONTH. 2) CREATIVE BENEFIT STRATEGIES, INC.; NOT INV REL; BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH; ACTUARIAL, ADMINSTRATION, CONSULTING-QUALIFIED RET PLANS; 1995; 80% OF TIME SPENT.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 8, 2011 - Present

CBS FUNDING, INC.

Office #1: 10155 Broadview Road Suite 6, Broadview Heights, OH 44147-3296
RIA
CRD#: 158408
Broadview Heights, OH
Past

February 16, 2005 - December 31, 2011

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
BROADVIEW HEIGTHS, OH
Past

January 21, 2003 - September 2, 2011

BEACON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 120641
BRECKSVILLE, OH
Past

October 9, 2002 - February 3, 2005

THE TAVENNER COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 18004
SPRINGFIELD, OH
Past

January 8, 2002 - August 28, 2003

SIGNATURE INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 113443
BRECKSVILLE, OH
Past

August 11, 1997 - July 9, 2002

SICOR SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 16195
DAYTON, OH
Past

October 1, 1996 - July 29, 1997

MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8292
LARGO, FL
Past

September 26, 1994 - June 13, 1996

ROYAL MACCABEES SECURITIES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6704
SOUTHFIELD, MI

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
Michigan
(4/18/2017)
IAR
Ohio
(9/8/2011)
IAR
Texas
(1/19/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/3/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/18/1998
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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CBS FUNDING, INC.
CBS FUNDING, INC.

CRD#: 158408 / SEC#:

Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2011 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2011 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/2012 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
10155 Broadview Road Suite 6, Broadview Heights, OH 44147-3296
Mailing Address
Phone number
(440) 717-1604
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts64
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 65,071,694

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Company Information


CBS FUNDING, INC.

CRD#: 158408Broadview Heights, OH 44147-3296

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