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Steve D. Pontiff

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CRD#: 5922449
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Steve Durant Pontiff, AIF® was a registered financial professional .

Steve is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2011. Steve had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
SYNERGISTIC POLYMER SYSTEMS, INC. POSITION: President NATURE: Specialty Chemicals Business Development Consultancy INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/20/1993 ADDRESS: 4914 Rutherford Court, Sugar Land TX 77479-3819, United States DESCRIPTION: Consulting on business development, marketing and sales of specialty chemicals. ECO LAB, INC. POSITION Business Development Manager ADDRESS:1 ECO LAB PL, ST PAUL MN 55102, WORKS 40 HRS. A WEEK DURING TRADING HRS. DESCRIPTION: Process of water and treating chemical for plastic recycling. START DATE: 8/1/22 DIVORCE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, INC. POSITION: OWNER 100% , WORKS 1 HR. A WEEK DURING TRADING HRS. DESCRIPTION: FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF DIVORCE NOT INVESTMENT RELATED

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

January 5, 2023 - December 22, 2023

ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 36956
Sugarland, TX
Past

January 3, 2023 - December 22, 2023

ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36956
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
Past

August 28, 2013 - December 31, 2022

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past

August 28, 2013 - December 31, 2022

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past

December 5, 2011 - December 20, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past

December 5, 2011 - December 20, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past

August 8, 2011 - August 19, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
SUGARLAND, TX
Past

July 28, 2011 - August 19, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
SUGARLAND, TX

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".
SB
ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BANKS AND BROWN FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WARD FINANCIAL SERVICES | TURNER FINANCIAL | TULSATAXDEPOT.COM | ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ST BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SOUTH TEXAS WEALTH | SCHERSHELWEALTH.COM | PULLEN FINANCIAL | MFCENTER.COM | KESSLER FINANCIAL | INTEGRATED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS OF KANSAS CITY | BISHOP INSURANCE

CRD#: 36956 / SEC#: 801-113763, 8-47566

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/31/2018 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/1/2018 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2018 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/31/2018 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/3/2018 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/3/2018 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/9/2018 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/5/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/6/2011
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SB
ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BANKS AND BROWN FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WARD FINANCIAL SERVICES | TURNER FINANCIAL | TULSATAXDEPOT.COM | ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ST BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SOUTH TEXAS WEALTH | SCHERSHELWEALTH.COM | PULLEN FINANCIAL | MFCENTER.COM | KESSLER FINANCIAL | INTEGRATED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS OF KANSAS CITY | BISHOP INSURANCE

CRD#: 36956 / SEC#: 801-113763, 8-47566

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/31/2018 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/1/2018 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2018 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/31/2018 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/3/2018 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/3/2018 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/2/2018 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/9/2018 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1609 West Main St., Russellville, AR 72801
Mailing Address
1609 West Main St., Russellville, AR 72801
Phone number
(479) 967-1200
Established
Arkansas since 03/24/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
109

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PT 2 02-01-2024 (1/29/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ROBERT KEENAN REVOCABLE TRUSTOWNER
CELI, MARK EDWARDOPTIONS PRINCIPAL1676074
DYER, SHARON JANEASSISTANT FINOP AND MUNI PRINCIPAL1456415
KEENAN, ROBERT JRCEO, CCO, TRUSTEE OF ROBERT KEENAN TRUST2000976

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts841
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 130,472,570

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6

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Company Information


ST. BERNARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 36956

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