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Stephen E. Kairies

ACCESS FINANCIAL SERVICES
Minneapolis, MN 55431
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CRD#: 263206
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Professional summary


Stephen Edward Kairies is a registered financial advisor currently at ACCESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1972. Stephen has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, INVESTMENT RELATED, 1650 W 82ND ST STE 850, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55431, AGENT, START DATE:1990, 80 HRS/MTH., 60 HRS. DURING ST HOURS, FIXED ANNUITIES, FIXED LIFE, ACCIDENT & DISABILITY, HEALTH INSURANCE 2) ACCESS FINANCIAL SERVICES - INDEPENDENT RIA, INVESTMENT RELATED, 1650 W 82ND ST STE 850, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55431, FOUNDER & CFO, START DATE:1990, 160 HRS/MTH., 80 HRS. DURING ST HOURS, PROVIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES 3) NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, SUITE 300 611 E. WISCONSIN AVE, MILWAUKEE WI 53202, REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE, START DATE:03/06/1992, 20 HRS/MTH., 10 HRS. DURING ST HOURS, SELL AND SERVICE VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES 4) FSC CORPORATION RIA, INVESTMENT RELATED, 1650 W 82ND ST. STE 850, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55431, STATUTORY AGENT, START DATE:2000, 0 HRS/MTH., 0 HRS. DURING ST HOURS, INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

January 15, 2014 - Present

ACCESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1650 West 82nd Street Suite 850, Minneapolis, MN 55431
RIA
CRD#: 115361
Minneapolis, MN
Past

March 3, 2008 - February 4, 2015

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 23, 2007 - November 27, 2007

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 13, 1993 - February 4, 2015

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 6, 1992 - April 30, 1993

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 6, 1992 - December 10, 2014

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 9, 1990 - February 14, 1992

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 25, 1985 - June 1, 1990

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

May 21, 1984 - December 2, 1985

PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6751
Past

March 4, 1982 - January 3, 1989

LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10293
Past

November 1, 1972 - May 23, 1988

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
Past

November 1, 1972 - February 20, 1992

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580

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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ACCESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
ACCESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ASSESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 115361 / SEC#: 801-66457

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2006 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Minnesota
(1/15/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/26/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/26/1972
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


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ACCESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
ACCESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ASSESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 115361 / SEC#: 801-66457

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2006 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1650 West 82nd Street Suite 850, Minneapolis, MN 55431
Mailing Address
Phone number
(952) 885-2732
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (2/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts824
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 421,585,223

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Company Information


ACCESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 115361Minneapolis, MN 55431

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