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Steven P. Abels

THE FINANCIAL LEGACY GROUP
Charlotte, NC 28203
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CRD#: 4205168
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Professional summary


Steven Paul Abels is a registered financial advisor currently at THE FINANCIAL LEGACY GROUP located in Charlotte, North Carolina and INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Steven has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. The Financial Legacy Group - Managing Member/ CCO- 04/2017 to Present - Investment Advisor Representative - Investment Advisory Firm - Receive Fees from the activities associated with the Firm. Operate during trading hours 20 + hours per week is spent on this activity. 2. Life Insurance Sales Agent - 04/2017 to Present - Investment Related - Receive Commissions- Charlotte, NC - 2 hours per week

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 22, 2017 - Present

THE FINANCIAL LEGACY GROUP

Office #1: 2108 South Blvd Suite 109, Charlotte, NC 28203
RIA
CRD#: 287632
Charlotte, NC
Current

June 10, 2017 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 120 Greenwich Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28211
RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Charlotte, NC
Past

September 19, 2014 - June 9, 2017

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
Charlotte, NC
Past

September 17, 2012 - September 22, 2014

CAPITAL GUARDIAN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137919
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 12, 2012 - May 22, 2017

INTEGRATED FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 165007
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 21, 2011 - September 7, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 28, 2011 - September 7, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 12, 2000 - June 25, 2002

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY

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
Georgia
(9/29/2017)
IAR
North Carolina
(5/22/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(6/13/2017)
IAR
South Carolina
(12/5/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(1/8/2019)
IAR
Texas
(6/20/2017)
RR
Virginia
(6/10/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/18/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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THE FINANCIAL LEGACY GROUP
THE FINANCIAL LEGACY GROUP | THE FINANCIAL LEGACY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 287632 / SEC#:

North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/2017 Approved)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2018 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2108 South Blvd Suite 109, Charlotte, NC 28203
Mailing Address
Phone number
(704) 469-6614
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts325
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 90,000,000

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Company Information


THE FINANCIAL LEGACY GROUP

CRD#: 287632Charlotte, NC 28203

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