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Stephen J. Bowler

ARETE RESEARCH LLC
Dallas, TX 75208
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CRD#: 5569458
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Professional summary

Stephen James Bowler is a registered financial professional currently at ARETE RESEARCH LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Stephen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 1, 2018 - Present

ARETE RESEARCH LLC

Office #1: 1309 Walmsley Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
BD
CRD#: 128496
Dallas, TX
Past

November 30, 2017 - July 19, 2018

PINNACLE INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142910
Mansfield, MA
Past

July 31, 2014 - January 5, 2016

BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16686
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 23, 2008 - July 29, 2014

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
California
(8/1/2018)
RR
Connecticut
(3/30/2023)
RR
Florida
(8/1/2018)
RR
Illinois
(8/1/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/1/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(10/30/2024)
RR
New York
(8/1/2018)
RR
Oregon
(8/1/2018)
RR
Texas
(8/1/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/20/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/22/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/14/2023
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AR
ARETE RESEARCH LLC
ARETE RESEARCH LLC

CRD#: 128496 / SEC#: , 8-66145

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1309 Walmsley Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
Mailing Address
1309 Walmsley Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
Phone number
(617) 357-4801
Established
Delaware since 06/20/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (15 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ARETE RESEARCH LLPOWNER
HASSAY, LAURIE ANNFINOP5676461
MERRILL, FRANCIS ROBERT IVHEAD OF US EQUITY SALES, CCO4734216

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Company Information

ARETE RESEARCH LLC

CRD#: 128496Dallas, TX 75208

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