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Stephen F. Stroup
WEDBUSH SECURITIES
Weatogue, CT
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CRD#: 2868302
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Professional summary
Stephen Francis Stroup, who also goes by Stephen Stroup, Steve Stroup, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. located in Weatogue, Connecticut and ONWARD ADVISORS LLC located in Pasadena, California.
Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Stephen has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 52, Series 7, Series 55, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Stephen Stroup | Steve Stroup
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) ONWARD ADVISORS; INVESTMENT-RELATED; LOS ANGELES, CA; LLC; INVESTMENT ADVISOR - RIA; SUPERVISION MANAGER; START: 08/2023; APPROX: 12 HOURS MONTHLY, 10-12 DURING BUSINESS HOURS; DUTIES: ADMINISTER AND PERFORM SUPERVISION FUNCTION FOR THE FIRM -- (2) QAPITAL LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; LOS ANGELES, CA; LLC; HEAD OF SUPERVISION; START: 1/2024; APPROX: 10 HOURS WEEKLY, NONE DURING BUSINESS HOURS; DUTIES: SUPERVISE ACTIVITIES AT QAPITAL FOR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
July 7, 2022 - Present
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 877
Weatogue, CT
Current
December 18, 2023 - Present
ONWARD ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse, Pasadena, CA 91101RIA
CRD#: 316214
PASADENA, CA
Current
July 7, 2022 - Present
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 877
Weatogue, CT
Current
February 12, 2024 - Present
WEDBUSH & CO., LLC
BD
CRD#: 328492
Greenwich, CT
Past
March 17, 2016 - July 7, 2022
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
Minneapolis, MN
Past
March 17, 2016 - July 7, 2022
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
Minneapolis, MN
Past
August 5, 2014 - March 16, 2016
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17868
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past
August 4, 2014 - March 16, 2016
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17868
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past
June 28, 2011 - November 16, 2011
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
June 3, 2011 - November 16, 2011
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
June 21, 2004 - February 2, 2005
PIPER SANDLER & CO.
BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
January 8, 1999 - May 12, 2003
SCHONFELD SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 23304
JERICHO, NY
Past
June 16, 1997 - September 30, 1998
FOCUSED INVESTMENTS L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 37532
CHICAGO, IL
Past
June 3, 1997 - September 29, 1998
WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC
BD
CRD#: 875
CHICAGO, IL
Past
April 18, 1997 - May 15, 1997
GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
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".
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH, NOBLE, COOKE, INC | WEDBUSH SECURITIES, INC. | WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH PACGROW
CRD#: 877 / SEC#: 801-6358, 8-12987
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/1970 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2006 Cancelled)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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.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
Arizona(2/23/2024)
RR
California(7/7/2022)
IAR
California(7/7/2022)
RR
Colorado(2/15/2024)
RR
Connecticut(10/30/2023)
IAR
Connecticut(10/30/2023)
RR
District of Columbia(3/13/2024)
RR
Florida(3/26/2024)
RR
Illinois(4/24/2024)
RR
Maryland(2/23/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(3/6/2024)
RR
Michigan(2/14/2024)
RR
Minnesota(7/7/2022)
IAR
Minnesota(7/7/2022)
RR
New Jersey(5/22/2024)
RR
New York(2/15/2024)
RR
North Carolina(2/21/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/13/2024)
RR
Tennessee(4/29/2024)
RR
Texas(2/20/2024)
RR
Utah(2/16/2024)
RR
Virginia(3/22/2024)
RR
Washington(2/13/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 2/16/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 1/29/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamPrincipal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX Sapphire
SRO Registrations
RR
Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq MRX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH, NOBLE, COOKE, INC | WEDBUSH SECURITIES, INC. | WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH PACGROW
CRD#: 877 / SEC#: 801-6358, 8-12987
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/1970 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2006 Cancelled)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse 225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse, Pasadena, CA 91101
Mailing Address
225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse Attn: Compliance, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone number
(213) 688-8000
Established
California since 07/08/1966
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
897
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WEDBUSH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | OWNER | |
| BILLINGS, DANIEL ERIC | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 4568232 |
| BLAND, GEOFFREY CONOR | DIRECTOR | 7358773 |
| DEMPSEY, FRANCIS BURKE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2428325 |
| DRUCH, ANDREW WALTER | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1688071 |
| FITZSIMMONS, ROBERT GERARD | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1878661 |
| FRAUNCES, KIRSTEN CAMPBELL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2933930 |
| HULTGREN, DONALD WAYNE | EXECUTIVE CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 1475369 |
| MONE, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2401952 |
| PARRODE, RODRIGO NMN | EVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4905345 |
| PASET, ROBERT EDWARD | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1055902 |
| PRESTON, ERIN KATHLEEN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5314250 |
| WEDBUSH, GARY LANCE | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 2234455 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 10,048 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 5,684,848,455 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 147 |
| Civil Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 60 |
| Bond | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 04/26/2024 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
Red Flags
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