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NORTON ELLIOTT STERN

NORTON E. STERN

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CRD#: 435627
NORTON ELLIOTT STERN

Professional summary


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NORTON ELLIOTT STERN, who also goes by Norton E Stern, was a registered financial professional .

NORTON is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1969. NORTON had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, PC, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

Biography


Norton assists our team as a specialist in institutions and charitable foundations. He began his financial services career in 1969 creating a diverse and multi-layered scope of experience. He also works with individuals and families to continually monitor and provide individualized plans. Prior to joining Synergy’s predecessor firm, he was the registered principal and president of Franklin Financial Investments, LLC. Norton holds the Series 1, 24, 63 and 65 licenses along with Life, Health and Accident, and Variable Annuities Insurance licenses. Norton and his wife, Sherrie, have two sons, Scott and Ken, and five grandchildren. He splits his time between Farmington Hills, Michigan, and Delray Beach, Florida. He has served as past president of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and is a contributing columnist to The Jewish News. Music plays an important role in Norton’s free time; he enjoys playing guitar with a love of ‘50s and ‘60s music and even owned a record company in a previous life. In 2022, Norton launched “Coffee with Norton,” a web series that showcased his journey from struggling student and musician to wealth advisor. In this series, Norton looks back on his life, telling honest, heartwarming, often hilarious, and always inspiring stories about the various challenges and opportunities that led him to a long and distinguished career in financial services.
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Question & Answer


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Aliases


Norton E Stern

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

May 2, 2017 - January 8, 2025

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 116681
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Past

May 1, 2017 - January 8, 2025

HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145323
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Past

September 29, 2000 - May 2, 2017

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Past

March 10, 1999 - May 2, 2017

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Past

March 5, 1996 - February 17, 1999

PIM FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10547
SAN MARCOS, CA
Past

September 1, 1994 - February 27, 1996

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 260
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 16, 1989 - September 1, 1994

HAMILTON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 821
Past

December 27, 1985 - October 31, 1989

KORN, WOMACK, STERN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16933
Past

May 24, 1985 - January 13, 1986

VALUE EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13316
Past

December 20, 1984 - May 24, 1985

MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8292
Past

July 6, 1983 - January 7, 1985

WZW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5717
Past

June 19, 1980 - November 6, 1981

KEYPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8127
Past

January 14, 1977 - August 29, 1977

PROVIDENT MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7328
Past

November 14, 1974 - January 14, 1977

PROVIDENT NATIONAL EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40
Past

November 29, 1973 - July 5, 1983

CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 953
Past

September 11, 1973 - January 6, 1974

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
Past

October 25, 1972 - October 10, 1973

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
Past

June 17, 1969 - November 18, 1972

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/28/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 12/30/1992
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 6/12/1969
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560

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


Main Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Mailing Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Phone number
(312) 962-3800
Established
Illinois since 06/28/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLCPARENT COMPANY
BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPHCTO1530829
COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION1813688
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
GRAY, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
KARL, MATTHEW JAMESPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP5361093
SMITH, SCOTT DAVIDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2523535

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

AdvisorCRD#: 116681

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