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Stephen Christopher Bain

Stephen Christopher Bain

CFP®
PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING
SALEM, VA
·CRD# 5811237·10 years registered

Professional Summary

Stephen Christopher Bain, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC located in Salem, Virginia. Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Stephen has worked at 1 firm.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fixed / Negotiated Fee | Retainer

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

Physicians & Medical Professionals

Services Offered

  • Financial Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Tax Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning

Biography

Stephen has been part of the Partners in Financial Planning family since 2016. Stephen started working in the financial planning industry right after college, starting in the Greensboro, NC area before moving back to Virginia and settling in Salem in 2016. He holds a finance degree from Virginia Tech, with a concentration in financial planning. Stephen is dedicated to his CrossFit training every morning before work and his black lab, Hudson, keeps him busy with...

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2014

Years of Experience

10 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLCCurrent·CRD# 151980
RIA
421 South College Avenue, Salem, VA 24153
January 11, 2016 - Present

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Current Firm

PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 151980 / SEC#: 801-70754
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/10/2009 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

421 South College Avenue, Salem, VA 24153

Mailing Address

421 South College Avenue, Salem, VA 24153

Phone Number

(540) 444-2930

# of Employees

14

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A BROCHURE - PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC (3/23/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,774

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$913,571,674

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/21/2026Cover PageReport
02/10/2025Cover PageReport
02/13/2024Cover PageReport

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

PARTNERS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 151980 / SEC#: 801-70754
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/10/2009 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.
IAR
Virginia
(1/11/2016)

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Stephen

  • Financial Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Tax Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning

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