Timothy Stearns has been an investment adviser representative at Cornerstone Securities since October 2014, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Timothy Stearns holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Finance from Illinois State University and an MBA (emphasis on Marketing and Finance) from Northern Illinois University.
Cornerstone Securities LLC is an Overland Park, KS firm with $210M under management, 900 clients and 10 advisers across 4 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Timothy Stearns is president and founder of TJ Stearns in Arlington Heights, IL; the page titles him CEO. He is a registered Investment Advisor Representative and can assist clients with their insurance needs, including Fixed, Fixed Index and Variable Annuities and Life, LTC, Commercial, Property & Casualty, Health Disability and Worker's Compensation insurance.
Timothy Stearns’ longest registration is the current one, 12 years at Cornerstone Securities since 2014. Before joining Cornerstone Securities in 2014, Timothy Stearns was registered through Crown Capital Securities, L.P. and Brookstone Investment Advisory Services.
- Cornerstone Securities LLCCurrent– present · 12 yearsArlington Heights, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 140379
- Crown Capital Securities, L.P.– · 11 yearsArlington Heights, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6312
- Brookstone Investment Advisory Services– · 4 yearsArlington Heights, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 13366
- Lasalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C.– · 1 yearElmhurst, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 109701
- Carillon Investments, Inc– · 2 yearsLake in the Hills, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 14646
Professional designations
Listed by Cornerstone Securities
- CFP®
- ChFEBC
Investment adviser representative registrations
Timothy Stearns is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states. The first approvals date from October 2014; the most recent is Florida, in March 2024.
- FloridaSince 10 March 2024
- IllinoisSince 16 October 2014
- MissouriSince 1 June 2015
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 79TO | Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination | 2 January 2023 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 2 June 2006 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 28 February 2006 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 14 February 2006 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 24 July 2001 |
- Name
- Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
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- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Timothy John Stearns
- CRD
- 2504340
- Firm
- Cornerstone Securities · CRD 140379
- Office
- 1845 E. RAND RD, STE 103, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 1995
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- tjstearns.com
Where does Timothy Stearns work?
Timothy Stearns is an investment adviser representative registered through Cornerstone Securities LLC since October 2014, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Timothy Stearns a financial advisor?
Yes. Timothy Stearns has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, Illinois and Missouri, through Cornerstone Securities since October 2014.
How many years of experience does Timothy Stearns have?
Timothy Stearns has 30 years in the financial industry, since December 1995, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Timothy Stearns passed?
Timothy Stearns has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 65, Series 7, Series 63, Series 24 and Series 79TO. The earliest, the Series 65, was passed in July 2001. FINRA credited Timothy Stearns with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Timothy Stearns work before Cornerstone Securities?
Before Cornerstone Securities, Timothy Stearns was registered through Brookstone Investment Advisory Services, July 2007 to June 2012; Lasalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., January 2006 to July 2007; Carillon Investments, Inc, August 2001 to October 2003.
Where is Timothy Stearns based?
Timothy Stearns’ registered office is in Arlington Heights, IL.
Is Timothy Stearns registered with FINRA?
No. Timothy Stearns has no current broker registration.
Is Timothy Stearns a CFP?
Cornerstone Securities lists Timothy Stearns with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Timothy Stearns’ record?
Search CRD 2504340 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Timothy Stearns’ full registration record.