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Daniel Stephens

Financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott

Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Daniel Stephens is a fiduciary financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. Daniel has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2022; before that, Daniel spent three years at IVC Wealth Advisors and three years at Kestra Advisory Services. Janney Montgomery Scott offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.

One of 1203 advisors with offices in Philadelphia, and one of 1105 fiduciaries.

Philadelphia, PA 19103Top 12% by experience in PhiladelphiaFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience30 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 12% by experience in Philadelphia
Office1717 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$406,735
Advisors at the firm1,340
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Janney Montgomery Scott

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops

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Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. 2022 – now
  2. 2019 – 2022
  3. 2016 – 2019
  4. Oct 2014 – Sep 2016
    Kestra Investment Services, LLCPreviously
  5. Oct 2013 – Oct 2014
    Financial Telesis Inc.Previously

Questions to ask Daniel

Tailored to Daniel’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Daniel

How do I contact Daniel?

Call Daniel’s local office at (215) 665-6609 or the Janney Montgomery Scott main office at (215) 665-6000, and ask for Daniel Stephens.

How long has Daniel been a financial advisor?

Daniel has been in the industry since 1996, about 30 years. Top 12% by experience in Philadelphia.

What licenses does Daniel hold?

Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Daniel a fiduciary?

Daniel is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Daniel paid?

Janney Montgomery Scott reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, other fees. Ask Daniel for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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