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Stephen R. Ford

YELLOW CARDINAL CORPORATE FINANCE
Worthington, OH 43085
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CRD#: 7850701
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Professional summary

Stephen Robert Ford is a registered financial professional currently at YELLOW CARDINAL CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC located in Worthington, Ohio.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Stephen has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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None

Experience

Current

February 12, 2024 - Present

YELLOW CARDINAL CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC

Office #1: 150 West Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH 43085
BD
CRD#: 135111
Worthington, OH

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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
Illinois
(3/8/2024)
RR
Indiana
(3/8/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(3/8/2024)
RR
Nevada
(3/8/2024)
RR
Ohio
(3/8/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/8/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 2/12/2024
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/1/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

YC
YELLOW CARDINAL CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC
BRADY WARE CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC | YELLOW CARDINAL CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC

CRD#: 135111 / SEC#: , 8-66894

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
9120 Union Centre Blvd Suite 200, West Chester, OH 45069
Mailing Address
9120 Union Centre Blvd Suite 200, West Chester, OH 45069
Phone number
(513) 603-4046
Established
Ohio since 02/08/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORPOWNER
CORNELL, SHANNON MARIEPRESIDENT AND CCO4746478
GMEINER, THOMAS JUDEFINOP5209167
WARNER, KEITH ANDREWAMLCO5130011

Disclosures

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Company Information

YELLOW CARDINAL CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC

CRD#: 135111Worthington, OH 43085

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