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Stephen F. Tripodi

ARGUS EQUITY PARTNERS
Amherst, NY
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CRD#: 721461
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Professional summary


Stephen Fiore Tripodi is a registered financial advisor currently at ARGUS EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in Amherst, New York.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Stephen has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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STEPHEN F TRIPODI SNYDER, NY 14226 OWNS REAL ESTATE AND COLLECT RENTS OWNS REAL ESTATE WITH 2 OTHER PEOPLE STEVE IS SOLE PROPRIETOR - STEPHEN F. TRIPODI OWNED PROPERTIES SINCE 1978 THIS IS NOT SECURITIES RELATED ADVERTISES OCCASIONALLY TO LIST AN APARTMENT FOR RENT OR BUILDING FOR SALE. HOURS APPROX 2 HR PER WEEK ARGUS EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC SNYDER, NY 14226 NATURE OF THE OUTSIDE BUSINESS: BUSINESS ENTITY DBA FOR BROKERAGE AND INSURANCE ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIP OF BUSINESS: PARTNER START DATE: TBD APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH - 0 HOURS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 5, 2021 - Present

ARGUS EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 306518
Amherst, NY
Past

July 7, 2011 - December 19, 2019

PORTFOLIO ADVISORS ALLIANCE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 101680
SNYDER, NY
Past

October 16, 1997 - June 21, 2011

LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 7191
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

December 1, 1994 - October 16, 1997

SAPERSTON FINANCIAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 27863
BUFFALO, NY
Past

March 10, 1986 - December 15, 1994

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 24, 1983 - March 21, 1986

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

April 5, 1982 - June 10, 1983

L. F. ROTHSCHILD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 501
Past

December 22, 1980 - July 6, 1981

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621

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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ARGUS EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
ARGUS EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 306518 / SEC#: 801-121610

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2021 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/9/2021 Terminated)

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
(8/5/2021)
IAR
Texas
(9/16/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/23/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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ARGUS EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
ARGUS EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 306518 / SEC#: 801-121610

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2021 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/9/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Amherst, NY
Mailing Address
Phone number
(716) 838-5504
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A- ARGUS EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC (3/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts192
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 53,247,419

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Company Information


ARGUS EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 306518Amherst, NY

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