Stephen R. Biesinger

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES

Palm Desert, CA 92260

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CRD#: 4689955

Professional summary

Stephen Ross Biesinger, who also goes by Stephen Biesinger, is a registered financial advisor currently at CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Palm Desert, California and M. S. HOWELLS & CO. located in Palm Desert, California.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Stephen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Stephen Biesinger

Other business activities

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1. JULY 2017; CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC, PALM DESERT, CA; INVESTMENT RELATED; FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT; PARTNER; DEVOTES 160 HRS/MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS. 2. JULY 2017; CYPRESS GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS, PALM DESERT, CA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; PERSONAL HOLDING COMPANY FOR INTERESTS IN CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC; PRESIDENT; DEVOTES 0 HRS/MONTH. 3. JULY 2017; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL, PALM DESERT, CA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; SALES OF INSURANCE; DEVOTES 5 HRS/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS. 4. JULY 2017; ROKUNIN, LLC, BERMUDA DUNES, CA; NON INVESTMENT REALTED; HOLDING COMPANY FOR INTEREST IN THE BUILDING CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC OCCUPIES; PARTNER; DEVOTES 1 HR/MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS. 5. JAN 2020; LILLIE EATS AND TELLS, CARLSBAD, CA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; SOCIAL MEDIAL INFLUENCER; HUSBAND OF BUSINESS OWNER; BOOKKEEPING AND BILL PAYMENT; DEVOTES 5 HRS/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS. 6. JUNE 2014; PATHFINDER RANCH, MOUNTAIN CENTER, CA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; CHARITABLE; BOARD MEMBER; COORDINATES MEETINGS OF FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS; DEVOTES 2 HRS/MONTH, 1 HR/MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 19, 2017 - Present

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 74150 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

RIA

CRD#: 288992

Palm Desert, CA

Current

March 23, 2021 - Present

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

Office #1: 74150 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

CRD#: 104100

Palm Desert, CA

Past

May 5, 2014 - December 31, 2017

INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 106335

PALM DESERT, CA

Past

April 25, 2014 - March 1, 2021

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

PALM DESERT, CA

Past

June 1, 2009 - May 7, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

PALM DESERT, CA

Past

June 1, 2009 - May 7, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

PALM DESERT, CA

Past

September 16, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA

CRD#: 8209

PALM DESERT, CA

Past

September 12, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

CRD#: 8209

PALM DESERT, CA

Past

May 28, 2004 - September 29, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

INDIAN WELLS, CA

Past

January 20, 2004 - September 29, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

INDIAN WELLS, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | THE CYPRESS GROUP

CRD#: 288992 / SEC#: 801-110836

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/17/2017 Approved)

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.

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

Alaska
(3/25/2021)

Arizona
(3/23/2021)

IAR

California
(7/19/2017)

California
(3/23/2021)

District of Columbia
(3/23/2021)

Georgia
(9/2/2022)

Nevada
(3/23/2021)

Oklahoma
(3/24/2021)

Oregon
(3/23/2021)

South Carolina
(4/12/2021)

Utah
(3/23/2021)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/19/2003

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 2/8/2007

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/4/2003

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | THE CYPRESS GROUP

CRD#: 288992 / SEC#: 801-110836

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/17/2017 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

74150 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Mailing Address

Phone number

(760) 834-7250

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CYPRESS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (9/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,882
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 965,541,741

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Stephen R. Biesinger

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Stephen Ross Biesinger's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/19/2003

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 2/8/2007

Series 7

Date: 12/4/2003

FINRA

Current Firm

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

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