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Stephen Y. Kuo

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
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CRD#: 6415842
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Professional summary


Stephen Yuan-liang Kuo, who also goes by Stephen Yuan-liang Kuo, Stephen Y Kuo, Stephen Kuo, Steve Kuo, Steven Kuo, is a registered financial advisor currently at U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC located in Yucca Valley, California.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Stephen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen Yuan-Liang Kuo | Stephen Y Kuo | Stephen Kuo | Steve Kuo | Steven Kuo

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 7, 2025 - Present

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 57550 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284Office #2: 35950 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234Office #3: 1793 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264Office #4: 500 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264Office #5: 6325 Adobe Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14455
Yucca Valley, CA
Current

January 8, 2025 - Present

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 57550 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284Office #2: 35950 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234Office #3: 1793 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264Office #4: 500 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264Office #5: 6325 Adobe Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
RIA
BD
CRD#: 14455
Yucca Valley, CA
Past

January 26, 2022 - January 10, 2024

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Indian Wells, CA
Past

January 26, 2022 - January 10, 2024

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Indian Wells, CA
Past

October 24, 2016 - October 14, 2022

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
INDIAN WELLS, CA
Past

October 24, 2016 - September 7, 2023

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
INDIAN WELLS, CA
Past

October 21, 2016 - December 20, 2023

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
INDIAN WELLS, CA
Past

March 14, 2016 - November 3, 2016

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
RIVERSIDE, CA
Past

June 15, 2015 - November 3, 2016

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
RIVERSIDE, CA

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".
UB
U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
MARKET INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION | UNIONBANC INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA NA | UBOC INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | UB INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 14455 / SEC#: 801-70084, 8-30706

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2009 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2009 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2009 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles 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

IAR
California
(1/7/2025)
RR
California
(1/8/2025)
RR
Oregon
(6/5/2025)
IAR
Oregon
(6/10/2025)
RR
Washington
(12/18/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/12/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


UB
U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
MARKET INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION | UNIONBANC INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA NA | UBOC INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | UB INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 14455 / SEC#: 801-70084, 8-30706

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2009 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2009 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2009 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
800 N Brand Blvd. 16th Floor Ep-mn-n2wc, Saint Paul, MN, 55107
Mailing Address
800 N Brand Blvd. 16th Floor, Glendale, CA, 91203
Phone number
(800) 634-1100
Established
Delaware since 06/28/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
244

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
U.S. BANCORPSOLE MEMBER
BEJASA, EILEENSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, BROKER-DEALER OPERATIONS7002808
CANEVA, DANIEL CESARSVP CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1686099
CLARK, SHANNON KEITHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5829700
ELY, JAMES EUGENE JR.SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - SALES1843373
FERGUSON, KIMBERLY NICOLECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND MANAGER4120145
LAWLOR, BETH DEDRICKEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT5352662
ROLLAND, JODI THOMPSONMANAGER2290884
SALSTROM, KYLE NORMANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5025315
TRIPLETT, SHANE TINSTITUTIONAL SALES MANAGER1865319

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,905
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,516,483,817

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/19/2025
08/20/2024
11/28/2023
11/21/2023

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Company Information


U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 14455Yucca Valley, CA 92284

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