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Stephen R. Kerscher

STANCORP EQUITIES
Portland, OR 97204
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CRD#: 4593271
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Professional summary

Stephen Robert Kerscher JR., who also goes by Jr Kerscher, Rob Kerscher, Robert Kerscher, is a registered financial professional currently at STANCORP EQUITIES, INC. located in Portland, Oregon.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Stephen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases

Jr Kerscher | Rob Kerscher | Robert Kerscher

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 1, 2025 - Present

STANCORP EQUITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1100 Sw 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
BD
CRD#: 19517
Portland, OR
Past

May 22, 2020 - October 1, 2025

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
Dublin, OH
Past

March 20, 2009 - May 21, 2020

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 11, 2002 - March 24, 2009

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
DUBLIN, OH

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
Kentucky
(10/1/2025)
RR
Ohio
(10/1/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(10/1/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/16/2009
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: 10/10/2002
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

SE
STANCORP EQUITIES, INC.
STANCORP EQUITIES, INC. | STANWEST EQUITIES, INC. | STANDARD EQUITIES, INC.

CRD#: 19517 / SEC#: , 8-37563

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

Main Address
1100 Sw Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204-1093
Mailing Address
900 Sw 5th Avenue, C22, Portland, OR 97204-1093
Phone number
(971) 321-8830
Established
Oregon since 10/02/1986
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#
STANCORP FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.OWNER OF STANCORP EQUITIES, INC.
BURLIE, JASON MATTHEWPRESIDENT4072452
HUANG, JAMES PEI-YUENSECRETARY4020305
LIM, CHARLESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5039063
MARTIN, SHANNON MICHELLE2ND VICE PRESIDENT AND ASSISTANT CONTROLLER7616238
PAGLIARULO, DAVID CTREASURER, FINOP6883045

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Company Information

STANCORP EQUITIES, INC.

CRD#: 19517Portland, OR 97204

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