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Stephen D. Birmingham

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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CRD#: 5680547
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Professional summary

Stephen D Birmingham, who also goes by Stephen Douglas Birmingham, Steve Birmingham, is a registered financial professional currently at VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Stephen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Stephen Douglas Birmingham | Steve Birmingham

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

February 17, 2026 - Present

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike Suite 216, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
BD
CRD#: 285573
Chadds Ford, PA
Past

March 13, 2013 - July 16, 2013

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43285
WELLESLEY, MA
Past

January 28, 2013 - July 16, 2013

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
WELLESLEY, MA
Past

November 10, 2010 - November 19, 2012

WINDHAVEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 155138
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 10, 2009 - November 18, 2010

WINDWARD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 109405
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/12/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/2/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/17/2026
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 6/26/2019
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/25/2013
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

VD
VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
HERALD INVESTMENT MARKETING, LLC | VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 285573 / SEC#: , 8-69854

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

Main Address
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Mailing Address
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Phone number
(484) 840-3701
Established
Pennsylvania since 06/13/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CHADDS FORD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLCOWNER
CHISM, PATRICK ANDREWCEO AND CCO2875421
FAIA, SALVATORE ROCCO IIPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6813402
SCARPATI, GERARDCFO AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2313132

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Company Information

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 285573Chadds Ford, PA 19317

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