Steven J. Gessner

WPG FINANCIAL GROUP

Baltimore, MD 21224

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CRD#: 2650114

Professional summary

Steven Joseph Gessner, CFP®, who also goes by Steven J Gessner, is a registered financial advisor currently at WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Steven has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?

Retirement Planning

Retirement Income Management

Investment Planning

Business Succession Planning

Comprehensive Financial Planni...

Insurance Planning

Small Business Planning

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Steven J Gessner

Other business activities

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Independent insurance agent, since August 1995, approximately 7 hours per week.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2007

Experience

Current

October 19, 2018 - Present

WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 3600 O'donnell Street Suite 860, Baltimore, MD 21224

RIA

CRD#: 291708

Baltimore, MD

Past

October 18, 2018 - June 25, 2021

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

CRD#: 20804

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

November 16, 2012 - November 5, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

November 16, 2012 - November 5, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

February 3, 2009 - November 20, 2012

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 421

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

June 30, 2006 - March 12, 2007

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 421

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

September 30, 2005 - November 20, 2012

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 421

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

June 1, 2005 - September 30, 2005

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

COLUMBIA, MD

Past

June 1, 2005 - September 30, 2005

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 2, 2000 - June 1, 2005

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 4386

TOWSON, MD

Past

August 24, 1995 - June 1, 2005

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 4386

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BMORE DESIGNED, LLC | WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | WPG ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 291708 / SEC#: 801-114047

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2018 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

Maryland
(10/19/2018)

IAR

Texas
(12/3/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/26/2005

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/28/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/14/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 8/23/1995

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BMORE DESIGNED, LLC | WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | WPG ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 291708 / SEC#: 801-114047

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2018 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

3600 O'donnell Street Suite 860, Baltimore, MD 21224

Mailing Address

Phone number

(410) 522-2030

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,332
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 356,338,772

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Steven J. Gessner

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Steven Joseph Gessner's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 7/26/2005

Series 65

Date: 12/28/1999

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/14/2001

Series 6

Date: 8/23/1995

Current Firm

WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

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