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Stephen R. Gibson

GUIDANCE CAPITAL
Louisville, KY 40245
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CRD#: 5557258
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Professional summary


Stephen Randall Gibson, who also goes by Stephen R Gibson, Stephen Randall Gibson, is a registered financial advisor currently at GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC. located in Louisville, Kentucky and DMLO WEALTH PLANNING, LLC located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Stephen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen R Gibson | Stephen Randall Gibson

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) Dynamic Market Advantage, LLC. 2020 High Wickham Place, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40245. Investment Management for separately managed accounts. Marketing and portfolio structure. 8 hrs/mo; 2 during trading hrs. 2) Access Justice. 521 N 26th St, Louisville, KY 40212. Charity that provides pro bono legal work. Duties include attending monthly meetings and vote on certain topics as they arise. 1 hr/mo; 0 during trading hrs. 3) Ford Family Fhilanthropic. 2210 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221. Distributing money to other 501(c)(3) charities and for various causes around the Louisville and Columbus area. Duties include attending annual meetings and vote on certain topics as they arise. 1 hr/mo; 0 during trading hrs. 4) Ford Family Foundation, Inc. 2210 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221. Determining which 501(c)(3) charities to fund for various efforts or projects. Duties include attending annual meetings and vote on certain topics as they arise. 1 hr/mo; 0 during trading hrs. 5) Guidance Capital, Inc. 2020 High Wickham Place, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40245. Managing Partner & Treasurer. 240 hrs/mo; 7 during trading hrs. 6) Oldham County Community Foundation. 325 W Main St, #1110, Louisville, KY 40202. Raising money for other 501 (c)(3) charity organizations in Oldham County. Duties include attending annual meetings and vote on certain topics as they arise. 1 hr/mo; 0 during trading hrs. 7) Prospect/Goshen Rotary Club. 6807 Foxcroft Rd, Prospect, KY 40059. Helping decide certain programs and activities for the non-profit. Duties include attending annual meetings and vote on certain topics as they arise. 2 hrs/mo; 0 during trading hrs. 8) WHLouisville, Inc. 2020 High Wickham Place, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40245. Raising money and distributing money to other 501(c)(3) charities and for various causes around the Louisville area. Duties include attending annual meetings and vote on certain topics as they arise. 1 hr/mo; 0 during trading hrs. 9) DMLO Wealth Planning. 2020 High Wickham Place, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40245. Director, financial advisor, and chief compliance officer. 20 hrs/mo; 10 during trading hrs. 10) Guidance Consulting, LLC. 200 Wickham Place, Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40245. Consulting for financial planning with regards to DMLO Wealth Planning, LLC. Will conduct financial planning and investment management services for clients of DMLO Wealth Planning, LLC. 11) Greater Louisville & LaGrange Baptist Health Foundation. 4007 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207. A foundation for the Louisville & Lagrange hospitals to help distribute funds to the hospitals and hospitals employees & parents in need. Board member. 1 hr/mo; 1 during trading hrs. 12) Top Shelf Brands, LLC. 1761 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206. A holding company for a bar and restaurant. Silent partner/member. 2 hrs/mo; 0 during trading hrs. Not investment related. 13) Greater Louisville & LaGrange Baptist Health Foundation. 4007 Kresge Way, Louisvilel KY 40207. A foundation for the Louisville and Lagrange Hospitals to help distribute funds to the hospitals and hospitals employees & patients in need. Board Member. 1 hr/mo; 1 during trading hrs. Not investment related.

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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

October 28, 2022 - Present

GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 2020 High Wickham Place Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40245
RIA
CRD#: 323541
Louisville, KY
Current

May 19, 2023 - Present

DMLO WEALTH PLANNING, LLC

Office #1: 2020 High Wickham Place Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40245
RIA
CRD#: 316202
Louisville, KY
Current

December 1, 2022 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2020 High Wickham Place, Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40245
RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
Louisville, KY
Past

March 24, 2017 - December 15, 2022

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

RIA
CRD#: 12963
Louisville, KY
Past

March 24, 2017 - December 15, 2022

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

BD
CRD#: 12963
Louisville, KY
Past

December 12, 2013 - March 28, 2017

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 453
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

October 29, 2013 - March 28, 2017

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 453
LOUISVILLE, KY

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".
GC
GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC.
GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 323541 / SEC#: 801-126764

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2022 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.
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
Alabama
(9/8/2023)
RR
California
(4/13/2023)
RR
Georgia
(1/5/2024)
RR
Indiana
(12/1/2022)
RR
Kansas
(3/10/2025)
IAR
Kentucky
(10/28/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(12/1/2022)
RR
Michigan
(9/12/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(1/5/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(8/19/2024)
RR
Ohio
(8/7/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(12/1/2022)
RR
Texas
(9/8/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/11/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GC
GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC.
GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 323541 / SEC#: 801-126764

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2020 High Wickham Place Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40245
Mailing Address
Phone number
(502) 813-2100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GUIDANCE CAPITAL - ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (6/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts572
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 384,153,124

Red Flags


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Company Information


GUIDANCE CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 323541Louisville, KY 40245

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