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Lydia C. Stephens
UNITED ADVISOR GROUP
Waverly Hall, GA 31831
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CRD#: 5027573
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Professional summary
Lydia C Stephens, who also goes by Lydia Copley, Lydia C Stewart, is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED ADVISOR GROUP located in Waverly Hall, Georgia.
Lydia is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Lydia has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Lydia Copley | Lydia C Stewart
Other business activities
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1) BHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, NATURE: DBA for insurance business. INVESTMENT RELATED: NO
NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO OTHER BUSINESS 10-20 HOURS
HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH TO OTHER BUSINESS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS 10-20
APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF TIME SPENT ON CONDUCTING THIS BUSINESS 10%
START DATE: 11/18/2011
ADDRESS: 280 O'Neal Drive, Waverly Hall GA 31831, United States
DESCRIPTION: Offer securities and investment advisory services
2. APA
ACTIVITY TYPE-IAR
OTHER BUSINESS NAME -APA
NATURE OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATION-ADVISORY BUSINESS-IAR
NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO OTHER BUSINESS-TBD
APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO OTHER BUSINESS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS TBD
APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF TIME SPENT CONDUCTING ACTIVITY-TBD
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 26, 2025 - Present
UNITED ADVISOR GROUP
Office #1: 280 O'neal Dr., Waverly Hall, GA 31831RIA
CRD#: 324205
Waverly Hall, GA
Past
October 11, 2024 - August 28, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
Waverly Hall, GA
Past
October 11, 2024 - August 28, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
Waverly Hall, GA
Past
July 9, 2019 - October 11, 2024
AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past
July 9, 2019 - October 11, 2024
AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18487
Waverly Hall, GA
Past
November 28, 2011 - July 9, 2019
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 46214
WAVERLY HALL, GA
Past
November 18, 2011 - July 9, 2019
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 46214
WAVERLY HALL, GA
Past
January 18, 2006 - November 22, 2011
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
COLUMBUS, GA
Past
December 8, 2005 - November 22, 2011
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
COLUMBUS, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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UA
UNITED ADVISOR GROUP
ASCENSION FINANCIAL PARTNERS | WEALTH BY DESIGN | VERTICAL WEALTH PLANNING | UNITED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | UNITED ADVISOR GROUP | TASIK FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | SUNSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL | SORENSEN FINANCIAL | RJ BEUCLER FINANCIAL | RIGHTSELL & COMPANY | PLUM CREEK WEALTH ADVISORS | MUSTARD MONEY, LLC | MURPHY FINANCIAL GROUP | MICHIANA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC DBA ZAYA WEALTH | MIAMI VALLEY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KO-ADVISORS | IRONSIDE STRATEGIES | FTACEK FINANCIAL SERVICES | FRONTLINE WEALTH CARE | FLAT IRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DESERT GROVE INVESTMENTS | BOVE CONNOLLY TAYLOR FINANCIAL GROUP | BHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 324205 / SEC#: 801-127090
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2023 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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Georgia(8/26/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
UA
UNITED ADVISOR GROUP
ASCENSION FINANCIAL PARTNERS | WEALTH BY DESIGN | VERTICAL WEALTH PLANNING | UNITED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | UNITED ADVISOR GROUP | TASIK FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | SUNSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL | SORENSEN FINANCIAL | RJ BEUCLER FINANCIAL | RIGHTSELL & COMPANY | PLUM CREEK WEALTH ADVISORS | MUSTARD MONEY, LLC | MURPHY FINANCIAL GROUP | MICHIANA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC DBA ZAYA WEALTH | MIAMI VALLEY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KO-ADVISORS | IRONSIDE STRATEGIES | FTACEK FINANCIAL SERVICES | FRONTLINE WEALTH CARE | FLAT IRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DESERT GROVE INVESTMENTS | BOVE CONNOLLY TAYLOR FINANCIAL GROUP | BHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 324205 / SEC#: 801-127090
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
8170 Corporate Park Dr. Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 242-4912
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
61
SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,875 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,091,628,945 |
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Company Information
UNITED ADVISOR GROUP
CRD#: 324205Waverly Hall, GA 31831TRUST BUT VERIFY
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