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Paul E. Stafford

STAFFORD FINANCIAL
Billings, MT
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CRD#: 4882942
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Professional summary


Paul Edward Stafford, who also goes by Paul Stafford, is a registered financial advisor currently at STAFFORD FINANCIAL located in Billings, Montana.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Paul has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Paul Stafford

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 9, 2026 - Present

STAFFORD FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 295502
Billings, MT
Past

September 8, 2022 - January 27, 2026

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
BILLINGS, MT
Past

November 12, 2020 - January 27, 2026

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
BILLINGS, MT
Past

November 13, 2012 - November 12, 2020

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
BILLINGS, MT
Past

November 12, 2012 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
BILLINGS, MT
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 20, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
BILLINGS, MT
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 20, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
BILLINGS, MT
Past

March 24, 2009 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
BILLINGS, MT
Past

March 23, 2009 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
BILLINGS, MT
Past

March 14, 2005 - March 24, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BILLINGS, MT
Past

February 18, 2005 - March 24, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BILLINGS, MT

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Montana
(2/9/2026)
IAR
Wyoming
(2/9/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/11/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SF
STAFFORD FINANCIAL
STAFFORD FINANCIAL | STAFFORD, MASON TROY | STAFFORD, MASON

CRD#: 295502 / SEC#:

Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2018 Approved)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/1/2023 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Billings, MT
Mailing Address
Phone number
(406) 697-0546
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts69
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 13,086,884

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Company Information


STAFFORD FINANCIAL

CRD#: 295502Billings, MT

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