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STEPHEN PATRICK KESTER
CRD#: 6107541
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Investment Adviser
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Broker
LPL FINANCIAL LLCCRD#: 6413 405 5TH ST
AMES, IA 50010
Registration History
201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262 FIRMS2013 - Present (12 years)
License(s)

State Registrations

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Arizona 10/13/2014

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Missouri 11/19/2018

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California 3/20/2015

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Montana 4/16/2021

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Colorado 5/31/2016

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Nebraska 11/17/2020

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Florida 7/1/2016

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North Carolina 5/21/2013

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Idaho 12/14/2020

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Oregon 10/15/2020

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Illinois 6/11/2020

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South Carolina 1/24/2025

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Iowa 3/4/2013

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Texas 4/3/2019

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Iowa 3/4/2013

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Texas 4/3/2019

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Kentucky 12/14/2020

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Virginia 11/13/2013

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Maryland 10/16/2013

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Washington 1/12/2021

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Massachusetts 2/6/2014

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Wisconsin 5/5/2023

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Minnesota 12/14/2020

SRO Registrations

Not all jurisdictions require IAR registration or may have an exemption from registration.
Current Registration(s)
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LPL FINANCIAL LLC (CRD#:6413)
405 5TH ST, AMES, IA 50010
5625 MILLS CIVIC PKWY STE 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Registered with this firm since 3/4/2013

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LPL FINANCIAL LLC (CRD#:6413)
405 5TH ST, AMES, IA 50010
5625 MILLS CIVIC PKWY STE 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Registered with this firm since 1/4/2013

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Investment Adviser
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