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Stephen J. Cribley

BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP
Aurora, OH 44202
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CRD#: 2803870
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Professional summary


Stephen James Cribley, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Aurora, Ohio.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Stephen has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


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) Beacon Financial Group, Inc. 173 S Chillicothe Rd, Aurora, OH 44202. RIA. 120 hrs/mo; 6 during trading hrs. 2) Treasurer of Blue Ribbon Schools Committee. Promote School Levies. Treasurer. 1 hr/mo; 0 during trading hrs.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

February 28, 2022 - Present

BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 173 South Chillicothe Road, Aurora, OH 44202
RIA
CRD#: 317775
Aurora, OH
Past

February 22, 2022 - December 14, 2022

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120222
Aurora, OH
Past

April 24, 2014 - February 24, 2022

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

April 23, 2014 - February 24, 2022

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

September 3, 2013 - December 31, 2013

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
VALLEY VIEW, OH
Past

October 1, 2012 - December 23, 2013

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 120818
VALLEY VIEW, OH
Past

September 7, 2012 - September 3, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
VALLEY VIEW, OH
Past

March 15, 2011 - August 28, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

March 11, 2011 - August 28, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

February 15, 2006 - October 1, 2009

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

February 14, 2006 - May 8, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

February 14, 2006 - October 1, 2009

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

May 9, 2005 - November 4, 2005

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

August 29, 2001 - March 3, 2005

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 29, 2001 - March 3, 2005

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

January 20, 1997 - October 20, 1997

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH

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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BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 317775 / SEC#: 801-122901

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2021 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
Ohio
(2/28/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/6/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 317775 / SEC#: 801-122901

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
173 South Chillicothe Road, Aurora, OH 44202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 998-0100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,298
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 745,926,980

Red Flags


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Company Information


BEACON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 317775Aurora, OH 44202

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