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Stephen J. Armas

BLAKESLEE AND BLAKESLEE
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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CRD#: 4071469
SA

Professional summary

Stephen Jesus Armas is a registered financial professional currently at BLAKESLEE AND BLAKESLEE INC. located in San Luis Obispo, California.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Stephen has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 7, 2011 - Present

BLAKESLEE AND BLAKESLEE INC.

Office #1: 1101 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
BD
CRD#: 8149
San Luis Obispo, CA
Past

April 27, 2000 - September 3, 2009

BLAKESLEE AND BLAKESLEE INC.

BD
CRD#: 8149
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA

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.

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RR
California
(10/11/2011)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/1/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/27/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

BA
BLAKESLEE AND BLAKESLEE INC.
BLAKESLEE & BLAKESLEE | BLAKESLEE AND BLAKESLEE INC.

CRD#: 8149 / SEC#: , 8-32071

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1101 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Mailing Address
1101 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone number
(805) 543-4366
Established
California since 03/01/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BLAKESLEE, SAM NORMANPRESIDENT; CFO; TREASURER; MUNI PRIN; AML OFR; GENERAL PRINCIPAL2575749
CRYDEN, DAVID WILLIAMVP1188657
DARNELL, CRAIG STUARTVP4573977
TORRES, DEIRDRE MICHELLEVP; GENERAL PRINCIPAL; CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5361708
WOODRUFF, KARA ANNFINOP4737785

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Company Information

BLAKESLEE AND BLAKESLEE INC.

CRD#: 8149San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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