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Stephen J. Gowsoski

INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS
Covington, KY 41011
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CRD#: 2948566
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Professional summary


Stephen Joseph Gowsoski, CFP®, who also goes by Steve Joseph Gowsoski, is a registered financial professional currently at INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Covington, Kentucky.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Stephen has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 65, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Steve Joseph Gowsoski

Other business activities


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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®
CFP®

Experience


Current

January 3, 2022 - Present

INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 50 E Rivercenter Blvd Suite 1600, Covington, KY 41011
BD
CRD#: 35490
Covington, KY
Past

November 19, 2015 - January 3, 2022

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

January 4, 2010 - August 2, 2011

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Past

August 27, 2009 - August 2, 2011

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Past

August 27, 2009 - August 2, 2011

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Past

July 6, 2009 - July 28, 2009

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
WATERFORD, MI
Past

March 27, 2009 - May 19, 2009

MULTI-BANK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22098
PLEASANT RIDGE, MI
Past

March 8, 2007 - March 23, 2009

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Past

February 20, 2007 - March 23, 2009

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Past

April 24, 2006 - December 20, 2006

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 26, 2005 - December 20, 2006

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
LONG BEACH, CA
Past

June 22, 2005 - December 20, 2006

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
LONG BEACH, CA
Past

August 26, 2003 - October 1, 2004

AMERICAN FIDELITY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11852
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

March 30, 2001 - December 20, 2002

BANC ONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 107247
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 29, 1997 - December 17, 1997

GOLDK INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC

BD
CRD#: 15514
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 30, 1997 - October 24, 1997

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 30, 1997 - October 24, 1997

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
(1/2/2024)
RR
Maine
(1/2/2024)
RR
Maryland
(1/2/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/2/2024)
RR
Michigan
(1/3/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/2/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2024)
RR
New York
(1/2/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/2/2024)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/28/2015
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/19/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


ID
INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 35490 / SEC#: , 8-46802

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2801 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, AL 35223
Mailing Address
2801 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, AL 35223
Phone number
(205) 868-3073
Established
Tennessee since 08/30/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATIONPARENT COMPANY
CARLSON, MARTHA LDESIGNATED RESPONSIBLE LICENSED PRODUCER2731502
COFFMAN, BENJAMIN PAULCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6738662
COLLAZO, KIMBERLYASSISTANT SECRETARY8075061
CREUTZMANN, SCOTT EMILDIRECTOR5351383
LANE, JAMIE LAURADIRECTOR5779720
LEE, FELICIA MALLOCHSECRETARY7498538
MCCRELESS, KEVIN LUCIUSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5180100
MORSCH, LETITIA ADIRECTOR & ASSISTANT SECRETARY5133531
TENNENT, RAYBURN EDWARDSR ANALYST FINANCIAL REPORTING6245099
WAGNER, JAMES CARL JRPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR4261922

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Company Information


INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 35490Covington, KY 41011

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