Thomas S. Stephens

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CRD#: 5903454

Professional summary

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Thomas Soborowski Stephens, who also goes by Thomas S. Stephens, Thomas Stephens, was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2011. Thomas had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Thomas S. Stephens | Thomas Stephens

Other business activities

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1) INNOVATIVE PREMIER FINANCIAL SERVICES, & IPFS POSITION: Agent NATURE: Doing Business As ("DBA") INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 02/17/2023 ADDRESS: 13105 NORTHWEST FWY SUITE 1250, Houston TX 77040, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial Advisor, Planner and Agent 2) INNOVATIVE PREMIER FINANCIAL SERVICES, & IPFS POSITION: Agent NATURE: Insurance Fixed Annuities; Life/Health; Long-term Care; Property & Casualty All Fixed insurance including Dental INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 02/17/2023 ADDRESS: 13105 NORTHWEST FWY SUITE 1250, Houston TX 77040, United States DESCRIPTION: Sell Insurance and insurance related products. 3) THOMAS S. STEPHENS POSITION: Owner NATURE: Author INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/2014 ADDRESS: 13105 NORTHWEST FWY SUITE 1250, Houston TX 77040, United States DESCRIPTION: Book revisions, potential speaking engagements.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

June 13, 2023 - September 18, 2024

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 46214

HOUSTON, TX

Past

June 13, 2023 - September 18, 2024

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 46214

HOUSTON, TX

Past

April 10, 2018 - June 22, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

Houston, TX

Past

April 10, 2018 - June 22, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

Houston, TX

Past

June 1, 2017 - April 26, 2018

ROBERTSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 115425

HOUSTON, TX

Past

May 24, 2016 - April 11, 2018

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 137888

Houston, TX

Past

May 24, 2016 - April 11, 2018

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32444

HOUSTON, TX

Past

April 11, 2013 - June 8, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

HOUSTON, TX

Past

April 11, 2013 - June 8, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

HOUSTON, TX

Past

October 18, 2011 - February 28, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

DALLAS, TX

Past

September 21, 2011 - February 28, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

DALLAS, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CAPITAL CONSULTING GROUP | NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NEXT ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 46214 / SEC#: 801-56786, 8-51356

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/20/1999 Approved)

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

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/17/2011

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/20/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CAPITAL CONSULTING GROUP | NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NEXT ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 46214 / SEC#: 801-56786, 8-51356

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/20/1999 Approved)

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

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Contact information

Main Address

11740 Katy Freeway Suite 600, Houston, TX 77079

Mailing Address

11740 Katy Freeway Suite 600, Houston, TX 77079

Phone number

(713) 789-7122

Established

Virginia since 06/28/1998

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

564

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NEXT FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

CONTOUR WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

VISIONARY MULTI-MANAGER PROGRAM BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

NEXT SELECT WRAP FEE BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
NEXT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC.	SHAREHOLDER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMO	CORPORATE SECRETARY	3214453
SCHUMANN, ALEXIS V	ADVISORY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	3157769
SCHUMANN, ALEXIS V	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	3157769
TYMKIW, TRISHA LYNN	PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER	3197368

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	16,805
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,769,456,133

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	27
Arbitration	3
Bond	3

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/27/2024	Cover Page	Report
06/28/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Thomas S. Stephens

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

ROBERTSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/17/2011

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/20/2011

Current Firm

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

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