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Stephen J. Fassel

COURIER CAPITAL
Buffalo, NY 14209-1604
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CRD#: 6002864
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Professional summary


Stephen John Fassel, who also goes by Stephen Fassel, is a registered financial advisor currently at COURIER CAPITAL, LLC located in Buffalo, New York.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Stephen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen Fassel

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.
(1) 6/12/2017: Specific Solutions - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Agent - Started 05/23/2017 - 80 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. (2) 7/13/2017: Five Star Investment Services - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 05/22/2017 - 40 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. (3) 8/23/2019 - HNP Capital, LLC - Investment related - At reported business location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - start date: 08/01/2019 - 80 Hours Per Month/80 Hours During Securities Trading. (4) 9/23/2019 - HNP CAPITAL - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date: 08/01/2019 - 20 Hours Per Month/20 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through HNP CAPITAL, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 08/2019. I expect to spend approximately 20 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. (5) 3/22/2021 - KAFL Insurance Resources �?" Investment Related - 800 Linden Ave, Rochester, NY 14625 - Non-Variable Insurance �?" Agent �?" Started 01/20/2020 �?" 1 Hour Per Month During Securities Trading - Life Insurance and Long-Term Care.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 13, 2023 - Present

COURIER CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 1114 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209-1604
RIA
CRD#: 282485
Buffalo, NY
Past

August 8, 2021 - May 9, 2023

HNP CAPITAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 150333
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

August 3, 2021 - May 12, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LEROY, NY
Past

May 31, 2017 - December 16, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LEROY, NY
Past

February 6, 2013 - May 12, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LEROY, NY
Past

April 23, 2012 - May 15, 2012

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
AMHERST, NY
Past

January 13, 2012 - February 6, 2012

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY

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".
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COURIER CAPITAL, LLC
COURIER CAPITAL | MUSTARD ACQUISITION SUB, LLC | COURIER CAPITAL, LLC | COURIER CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 282485 / SEC#: 801-107119

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2016 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
New York
(6/13/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/13/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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COURIER CAPITAL, LLC
COURIER CAPITAL | MUSTARD ACQUISITION SUB, LLC | COURIER CAPITAL, LLC | COURIER CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 282485 / SEC#: 801-107119

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1114 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209-1604
Mailing Address
Phone number
(716) 883-9595
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COURIER CAPITAL, LLC PART 2A BROCHURE (9/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,600
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,090,300,516

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Company Information


COURIER CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 282485Buffalo, NY 14209-1604

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