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Stephen L. Ward

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Minneapolis, MN 55416
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CRD#: 5581583
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Professional summary


Stephen Lawrence Ward, who also goes by Stephen Lawrence Ward, is a registered financial professional currently at ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Stephen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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No

Aliases


Stephen Lawrence Ward

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

April 29, 2022 - Present

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416
BD
CRD#: 612
Minneapolis, MN
Past

February 24, 2016 - March 29, 2016

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

February 19, 2016 - January 14, 2021

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

August 13, 2014 - January 20, 2016

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 13, 2014 - January 20, 2016

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 29, 2012 - January 20, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 3, 2011 - January 20, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 6, 2010 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 19, 2008 - August 18, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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.

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RR
Tennessee
(4/29/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/28/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | USALLIANZ INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | NALAC FINANCIAL PLANS, LLC | NALAC FINANCIAL PLANS, INC.

CRD#: 612 / SEC#: , 8-13630

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


Main Address
5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416-1297
Mailing Address
P O Box 1117, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1117
Phone number
(763) 765-6500
Established
Minnesota since 11/20/1996
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICAOWNER
DIAN, MATTHEW CHRISTOPHERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2246088
GAUMOND, WILLIAM EDWARDDIRECTOR5294073
HELMEN, JOHN CURTISASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, DISTRIBUTION NATIONAL ACCOUNTS4988276
LORD-KRAHN, KRISTINE MARIECHIEF LEGAL OFFICER4241291
THOMES, ERIC JONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4645308
WALTHER, COREY JAYPRESIDENT2398952
WYSOCKI, REBECCAPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER6558204
WYSOCKI, REBECCACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6558204
WYSOCKI, REBECCAPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6558204

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Company Information


ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 612Minneapolis, MN 55416

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