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Stephen B. Carlson

SCS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Boston, MA 02199
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CRD#: 5170731
SC

Professional summary

Stephen Barrett Carlson, who also goes by Stephen B Carlson, Stephen Carlson, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Stephen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Stephen B Carlson | Stephen Carlson

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

August 27, 2019 - Present

SCS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 888 Boylston Street Suite 1010, Boston, MA 02199
RIA
CRD#: 122258
Boston, MA
Past

January 2, 2015 - May 24, 2017

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
Boston, MA
Past

February 21, 2014 - December 31, 2014

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

September 25, 2007 - August 2, 2013

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY

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".
SC
SCS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
BLUE CURRENT | SCS INVESTMENT PARTNERS | SCS FUND MANAGEMENT LLC | SCS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | SCS FINANCIAL SERVICES | SCS FINANCIAL | SCS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | FOCUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS

CRD#: 122258 / SEC#: 801-61448

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2002 Approved)

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
Massachusetts
(8/27/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/13/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/24/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 6/30/2014
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/24/2007
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SC
SCS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
BLUE CURRENT | SCS INVESTMENT PARTNERS | SCS FUND MANAGEMENT LLC | SCS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | SCS FINANCIAL SERVICES | SCS FINANCIAL | SCS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | FOCUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS

CRD#: 122258 / SEC#: 801-61448

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2002 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
888 Boylston Street Suite 1010, Boston, MA 02199
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 204-6400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
210

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - SCS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC - MARCH 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts722
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 43,134,668,533

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/10/2025
Cover Page
Report
04/16/2025
Cover Page
Report
11/26/2024
Cover Page
Report
01/02/2024
Cover Page
Report
01/26/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

SCS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 122258Boston, MA 02199

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