Stephen Blum has been Limited Partner of Blum Financial since January 2006, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Stephen Blum studied Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.
Blum Financial, LP is a Richardson, TX firm with $209M under management, 196 clients and 1 adviser in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Stephen J. Blum is CEO and Founder of Strategic Wealth Planning. Steve founded the firm in 2003 and built it around client input. Before founding Strategic Wealth Planning, Blum served as an accountant, financial analyst and business planning specialist.
Stephen Blum’s longest registration is the current one, 17 years at Blum Financial since 2009. Before joining Blum Financial in 2009, Stephen Blum was registered through Ing Financial Partners, Inc and Eagle Strategies Corp.
- Strategic Wealth PlanningCurrent– present · 17 yearsRichardson, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149134
- Ing Financial Partners, Inc– · 3 yearsDallas, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 2882
- Eagle Strategies Corp– · 2 yearsDallas, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110826
Professional designations
Listed by Blum Financial
- CFP®
- CLU
- ChFC
- AEP
Investment adviser representative registrations
Stephen Blum is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since January 2009.
- TexasSince 8 January 2009
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 17 September 2003 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 3 September 2003 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Stephen Jacob Blum
- CRD
- 2667312
- Firm
- Blum Financial · CRD 149134
- Role
- Limited Partner
- Office
- 2929 NORTH CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 200, Richardson, TX 75080
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 2003
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- awealthplan.com
Where does Stephen Blum work?
Stephen Blum has been Limited Partner of Blum Financial, LP since January 2006, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Stephen Blum a financial advisor?
Yes. Stephen Blum has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Blum Financial since January 2009.
How many years of experience does Stephen Blum have?
Stephen Blum has 23 years in the financial industry, since July 2003, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Stephen Blum passed?
Stephen Blum has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in September 2003. FINRA credited Stephen Blum with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Stephen Blum work before Blum Financial?
Before Blum Financial, Stephen Blum was registered through Ing Financial Partners, Inc, December 2005 to December 2008; Eagle Strategies Corp, July 2003 to January 2006.
Where is Stephen Blum based?
Stephen Blum’s registered office is in Richardson, TX.
Is Stephen Blum registered with FINRA?
No. Stephen Blum has no current broker registration.
Is Stephen Blum a CFP?
Blum Financial lists Stephen Blum with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Stephen Blum’s record?
Search CRD 2667312 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Stephen Blum’s full registration record.