Riley A. Stephenson
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Wilmington, NC 28405
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CRD#: 5822473
Professional summary
Riley Alexander Stephenson, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC located in Wilmington, North Carolina and ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Riley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Riley has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Business Succession Planning
Small Business Planning
Socially Responsible Investing
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Tax Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Inheritance
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) StepUp Wilmington / 20 North 4th Street, Suite 430 Wilmington,NC 28401 / Charity/ Charity / Individualized job training and development / Member of Board of directors / / Organizing fundraising events. / Start Date 2/19/2019 / 2) Mosley Performance Learning Center / 3702 Princess Place Drive Wilmington,NC 28405 / Educational Establishment/ Education / High shcool / Advisor or advisory group member if advice given may influence an officer/board / / Provide advice and guidance to the staff of Mosley Performance Learning Center as to how the National Academy of Finance program should be structured. / Start Date 3/1/2019 / 3) UNCW Alumni Association / 1713 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28403 / United States / https://alumni.uncw.edu/ / Educational Establishment/ Charity / The UNCW Alumni Association is the lead supporter in the university's strategic vision. Our purpose is to connect and involve alumni, students and friends in the promotion and advancement of the university. / Member of Board of directors / Help guide and advise the association, as it pertains to the Cameron School of Business / Start Date 11/2/2019 4) "University of North Carolina Wilmington - Cameron School of Business / 601 S College Road Wilmington, NC 28403 / United States / Educational Establishment/ Education / Public research University / Advisor or advisory group member if advice given may influence an officer/board / / Sit on the advisory committee of the Cameron School Alumni Board. Help organize alumni events and increase Alumni donations and participation. Offered President position for 2 year term starting July 1, 2019. / Start Date 3/1/2019 / 5) StepUp Wilmington / 621 N 4th StreetWilmingtonNC28401 / Overseeing the organizations financial administration, preparing annual budget, advising the board on financial and fundraising strategy. / Treasurer, Board of Directors / 5/1/2022 6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: Wilmington Chamber of Commerce / INVESTMENT RELATED?: N / ADDRESS: 1 Estell Lee Pl/ NATURE OF THE BUSINESS: Association (e.g. Trade or Industry, Sport) / POSITION:_Advisor or advisory group member if advice given may influence an officer/board_ / DUTIES:_Serve as Chair person for the Young Professional Council_ / START DATE: 11/1/22 / HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS: NA 7) Name of Business: StepUp Wilmington./ Address: 621 N 4th StreetWilmington NC United States 28401./ Investment Related: No./ Nature: Job placement, training and services./ Role: President, Board of Directors./ Duty: Overseeing the organizations financial administration, preparing annual budget, advising the board on financial and fundraising strategy./ Start Date: 7/1/2023./ Hours Devoted: N/A./ Time Required: Yes. 8) Name of Business: UNCW Alumni Association./ Address: 601 S College RoadWilmington NC United States 28403./ Investment Related: No./ Nature: The UNCW Alumni Association is the lead supporter in the university's strategic vision. Our purpose is to connect and involve alumni, students and friends in the promotion and advancement of the university./ Role: Member of Board of directors./ Duty: Serve as the Treasurer of the Alumni Association, helping to guide and advise the association, as it pertains to its finances./ Start Date: 7/1/2023./ Time Required: Yes. 9) 709 Autumn Leaves LLC, Investment related. Leland, NC 28451. Rental property; Managing Member; 01/15/2024; 1 hours a month and 0 hours during trading hours. LLC created to hold rental property.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2022
Experience
Current
September 15, 2023 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 1838 Sir Tyler Drive, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28405RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Wilmington, NC
Current
November 5, 2025 - Present
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 1838 Sir Tyler Drive Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28405RIA
CRD#: 294197
Wilmington, NC
Current
September 15, 2023 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 1838 Sir Tyler Drive, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28405RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Wilmington, NC
Past
December 3, 2015 - September 26, 2023
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
WILMINGTON, NC
Past
October 8, 2015 - September 26, 2023
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WILMINGTON, NC
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".
RF
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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(10/10/2023)
RR
California(9/15/2023)
RR
Colorado(9/15/2023)
RR
Connecticut(9/15/2023)
RR
District of Columbia(3/8/2024)
RR
Florida(9/15/2023)
RR
Georgia(9/15/2023)
RR
Illinois(1/28/2025)
RR
Maryland(9/15/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(9/15/2023)
RR
Missouri(8/21/2024)
RR
Montana(10/6/2023)
RR
Nebraska(3/8/2024)
RR
New Hampshire(9/15/2023)
RR
New York(9/15/2023)
RR
North Carolina(9/15/2023)
IAR
North Carolina(9/15/2023)
RR
Ohio(3/8/2024)
RR
Oklahoma(9/15/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/15/2023)
RR
South Carolina(9/15/2023)
RR
Tennessee(9/15/2023)
RR
Texas(9/15/2023)
IAR
Texas(9/15/2023)
RR
Vermont(9/15/2023)
RR
Virgin Islands(10/6/2023)
RR
Virginia(9/15/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
RF
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Mailing Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Phone number
(212) 549-5100
Established
Delaware since 10/20/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
824
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 76,628 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 70,030,224,514 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | ||
| 08/26/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2023 |
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Company Information
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361Wilmington, NC 28405TRUST BUT VERIFY
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