Stephen J. Ciepiela
THE AMERIFLEX GROUP
Albuquerque, NM 87109
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CRD#: 706085
Professional summary
Stephen Joseph Ciepiela, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Stephen J Ciepiela, Steve Ciepiela, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE AMERIFLEX GROUP located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Stephen has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Stephen J Ciepiela | Steve Ciepiela
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. CARINGCENT LLC, 131 N Sherman, Denver CO 80203, United States, 07/01/2025, Passive Investor, Marketing, NIR, 0 HR/MO - 0 HR/MO TRADING 2. CHARLES STEPHEN AND COMPANY,INC, 5951 Jefferson St NE , Suite D, Albuquerque NM 87109, United States, 06/27/2025, Founder, Financial Planning, INV REL, 80 HR/MO - 30 HR/MO TRADING 3. LOBO DEVELOPMENT CORP., 801 University SE, Suite 207, Albuquerque NM 87106, United States, 07/01/2025, Vice President, Volunteer, NIR, 1 HR/MO - 1 HR/MO TRADING 4. STEPHEN CIEPIELA, 5951 Jefferson St NE , Suite D, Albuquerque NM 87109, United States, 07/01/2025, Agent, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, NIR, 4 HR/MO - 3 HR/MO TRADING 5. THE AMERIFLEX GROUP, 8475 W Sunset, #101, Las Vegas NV 89113, United States, 06/27/2025, IAR, Financial Planning, INV REL, 50 HR/MO - 50 HR/MO TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1984
Experience
Current
January 29, 2021 - Present
THE AMERIFLEX GROUP
Office #1: 5951 Jefferson Ct. Ne., Albuquerque, NM 87109RIA
CRD#: 305585
Albuquerque, NM
Current
June 27, 2025 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 5951 Jefferson St. Ne Ste D, Albuquerque, NM 87109BD
CRD#: 39543
Albuquerque, NM
Past
September 1, 2023 - July 9, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past
January 29, 2021 - September 1, 2023
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past
April 20, 2016 - January 29, 2021
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past
March 22, 2006 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past
April 8, 2004 - March 27, 2015
CHARLES STEPHEN AND COMPANY, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 106916
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past
January 7, 1998 - January 29, 2021
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past
April 25, 1994 - December 31, 1997
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past
September 5, 1991 - August 5, 1998
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
June 19, 1990 - September 30, 1991
GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4882
Past
November 19, 1989 - June 22, 1990
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
May 2, 1987 - January 3, 1989
LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 10293
Past
May 2, 1987 - December 31, 1993
OSAIC FA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past
May 2, 1987 - October 8, 2001
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past
November 4, 1986 - March 18, 1987
SG EQUITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 17900
Past
June 4, 1986 - October 21, 1986
TNE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 14560
Past
April 3, 1984 - December 26, 1984
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
Past
September 23, 1982 - November 19, 1989
INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 6403
Past
December 28, 1981 - May 14, 1984
LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 10293
Past
March 20, 1980 - May 14, 1984
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2580
Past
March 20, 1980 - May 14, 1984
OSAIC FA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3978
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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TA
THE AMERIFLEX GROUP
A.M. FINANCIAL GROUP | UNDERHILL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | TURNING POINTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUSTED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | TRAILHEAD FINANCIAL GROUP | THE STRAUB GROUP ADVANTAGE | THE PLATINUM WEALTH GROUP | THE MECKENSTOCK GROUP, INC. | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP, INC. | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STRATEGIC LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHEPHERD LEGACY | SEVEN HILL WEALTH PLANNING | SCOTT HARRIS FINANCIAL GROUP | RS ADVISORS | ROZELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | PRONGHORN WEALTH | PLANNING RESOURCES, INC. | PINNACLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PILKINGTON FINANCIAL GROUP | PERFECTED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEAK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | PATHWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | PAJAK FINANCIAL SERVICES | ONE VISION FINANCIAL | NOW FINANCIAL | NEWCASTLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MONARCH WEALTH STRATEGIES | MOMENTUM FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | MD BROWN FINANCIAL | MCCONNELL WEALTH PARTNERS, LLP | MBA CAPITAL ADVISORS | MARKLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | MANCUSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAES FINANCIAL | LUTZ WEALTH ADVISORS | LEIGH WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KNOX GROVE FINANCIAL LLC | KAUTZ/BUCKLEY | INTUITIVE SOLUTIONS INSURANCE & WEALTH STRATEGIES | INSIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | HOLLAND FINANCIAL INC. | GREAT FUTURES | FOURFRONT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL TRANSITION PARTNERS | ERSI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EPIC HOLISTIC PARTNERS | ENVISION FINANCIAL PARTNERS | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | CURO FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | COONEY ASSOCIATES | COHESION WEALTH ADVISORS | CHARLES STEPHEN AND COMPANY, INC. | BRUCO INVESTMENT GROUP | BRIDGES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BESSELMAN WEALTH PLANNER | BECKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BARTON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BALLEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | B P FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ANDERSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS & INSURANCE SERVICES | AMERIFLEX FINANCIAL SERVICES | AMENITY WEALTH
CRD#: 305585 / SEC#: 801-117784
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/13/2019 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Arizona(6/27/2025)
RR
California(6/27/2025)
RR
Colorado(6/27/2025)
RR
Florida(6/27/2025)
RR
Illinois(6/27/2025)
RR
Nevada(6/27/2025)
RR
New Jersey(6/27/2025)
IAR
New Mexico(2/1/2021)
RR
New Mexico(6/27/2025)
RR
North Carolina(7/9/2025)
IAR
Texas(1/29/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 3/11/1980
Registered Representative ExaminationPrincipal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
TA
THE AMERIFLEX GROUP
A.M. FINANCIAL GROUP | UNDERHILL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | TURNING POINTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUSTED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | TRAILHEAD FINANCIAL GROUP | THE STRAUB GROUP ADVANTAGE | THE PLATINUM WEALTH GROUP | THE MECKENSTOCK GROUP, INC. | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP, INC. | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STRATEGIC LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHEPHERD LEGACY | SEVEN HILL WEALTH PLANNING | SCOTT HARRIS FINANCIAL GROUP | RS ADVISORS | ROZELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | PRONGHORN WEALTH | PLANNING RESOURCES, INC. | PINNACLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PILKINGTON FINANCIAL GROUP | PERFECTED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEAK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | PATHWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | PAJAK FINANCIAL SERVICES | ONE VISION FINANCIAL | NOW FINANCIAL | NEWCASTLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MONARCH WEALTH STRATEGIES | MOMENTUM FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | MD BROWN FINANCIAL | MCCONNELL WEALTH PARTNERS, LLP | MBA CAPITAL ADVISORS | MARKLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | MANCUSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAES FINANCIAL | LUTZ WEALTH ADVISORS | LEIGH WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KNOX GROVE FINANCIAL LLC | KAUTZ/BUCKLEY | INTUITIVE SOLUTIONS INSURANCE & WEALTH STRATEGIES | INSIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | HOLLAND FINANCIAL INC. | GREAT FUTURES | FOURFRONT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL TRANSITION PARTNERS | ERSI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EPIC HOLISTIC PARTNERS | ENVISION FINANCIAL PARTNERS | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | CURO FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | COONEY ASSOCIATES | COHESION WEALTH ADVISORS | CHARLES STEPHEN AND COMPANY, INC. | BRUCO INVESTMENT GROUP | BRIDGES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BESSELMAN WEALTH PLANNER | BECKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BARTON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BALLEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | B P FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ANDERSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS & INSURANCE SERVICES | AMERIFLEX FINANCIAL SERVICES | AMENITY WEALTH
CRD#: 305585 / SEC#: 801-117784
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Contact information
Main Address
8475 W. Sunset Road, Suite 101, Las Vegas, NV 89113
Mailing Address
Phone number
(702) 987-9730
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
166
SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 34,131 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 9,355,813,271 |
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Company Information
THE AMERIFLEX GROUP
CRD#: 305585Albuquerque, NM 87109TRUST BUT VERIFY
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