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Steven Ellis
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
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CRD#: 2772596
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Professional summary
Steven Ellis, who also goes by Steven John Ellis, Steve Ellis, is a registered financial professional currently at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Steven is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Steven has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 72, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Steven John Ellis | Steve Ellis
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 8, 2021 - Present
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 201 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
March 4, 2019 - January 15, 2020
WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 126292
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
July 1, 2003 - February 28, 2019
WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 126292
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
September 13, 2001 - July 1, 2003
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
July 23, 1996 - May 2, 2001
BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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
Connecticut(7/30/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(7/30/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(8/21/2025)
RR
North Carolina(3/3/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/30/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 72
Date: 1/2/2023
Government Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
34 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Mailing Address
38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Phone number
(888) 889-1025
Established
Ohio since 05/01/1925
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,349
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | OWNER | |
| CORSARIE, ROBERT ALBERT | DIRECTOR, HEAD OF RETAIL BROKERAGE | 2213136 |
| JACOBS, JARRETT ANDREW | DIRECTOR, BD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3190249 |
| JOHNSON MOBLEY, SHANNON | DIRECTOR, REGIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGER | 2583704 |
| KELLY, GINGER MICHELLE | DIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - RETAIL | 2357692 |
| LUDWICK, JAMES PAUL | DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS | 4286771 |
| LYONS, TIMOTHY | DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR-TRADING | 2544688 |
| MARCUS, ROBERT FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS | 2512810 |
| OVERMANN, JUSTIN MICHAEL | DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4419793 |
| STRATMOEN, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT | DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5873893 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 43,067 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 9,127,646,064 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 38 |
| Arbitration | 19 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | ||
| 08/26/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 |
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