Stephen Shipley has been an investment adviser representative at Alongside since April 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Alongside, LLC is an Austin, TX firm with $879M under management, 2,122 clients and 3 advisers across 7 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.
Stephen Shipley’s longest registration was 13 years at Morgan Stanley (1993–2007). Before joining Alongside in 2026, Stephen Shipley was registered through Commonwealth Financial Network and Prospera Financial Services, Inc.
- Cottonwood Capital AdvisorsAlso current– present · 3 yearsIrving, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 322366
- Commonwealth Financial Network– · 7 yearsSan Diego, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8032
- Prospera Financial Services, Inc.– · 2 yearsIrving, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 10740
- Morgan Stanley– · 3 yearsArlington, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149777
- Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated– · 2 yearsArlington, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8209
- Morgan Stanley– · 13 yearsArlington, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7556
Investment adviser representative registrations
Stephen Shipley is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since March 2023.
- TexasSince 29 March 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 3 May 1999 |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 1 December 1993 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 19 November 1993 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 16 November 1993 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Stephen Barnett Shipley
- CRD
- 2413071
- Firm
- Alongside · CRD 333587
- Office
- 105 Decker Ct., Suite 730, Irving, TX 75062
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- November 1993
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Stephen Shipley work?
Stephen Shipley is an investment adviser representative registered through Alongside, LLC since April 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Stephen Shipley a financial advisor?
Yes. Stephen Shipley has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Alongside since April 2026.
How many years of experience does Stephen Shipley have?
Stephen Shipley has 32 years in the financial industry, since November 1993, across 7 adviser firms.
What exams has Stephen Shipley passed?
Stephen Shipley has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 31 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 1993. FINRA credited Stephen Shipley with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Stephen Shipley work before Alongside?
Before Alongside, Stephen Shipley was registered through Commonwealth Financial Network, January 2016 to April 2023; Prospera Financial Services, Inc., March 2013 to January 2016; Morgan Stanley, June 2009 to April 2013; Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, April 2007 to June 2009; Morgan Stanley, November 1993 to April 2007.
Where is Stephen Shipley based?
Stephen Shipley’s registered office is in Irving, TX.
Is Stephen Shipley registered with FINRA?
No. Stephen Shipley has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Stephen Shipley’s record?
Search CRD 2413071 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Stephen Shipley’s full registration record.