We are CSCM

Your Trusted Midwest Investment Firm

Welcome

Backed by a small team boasting over 500 years of collective experience, Central States Capital Markets (CSCM) stands as a leading investment firm in the Midwest. Your dedicated representative can connect you with specialists in fixed-income securities, municipal underwriting, and asset management. We appreciate your business and remain committed to delivering top-tier products and services tailored to your investment objectives.

FINRA

Broker Check

Patriot Act Notice

Form ADV Part 2A

Form CRS

Hilltop Securities

Business Continuity Plan

Customer Information Brochure

Reg BI

About Us

Established in 2010, Central States Capital Markets, LLC. is a prominent financial firm celebrated for its extensive service offerings and deep dedication to client achievement. Backed by several seasoned professionals with over 25 years of experience, the company provides tailored financial solutions for a wide array of client needs. By drawing upon its profound expertise and broad network, CSCM delivers exceptional outcomes in areas ranging from public finance to investment advisory services.

CSCM extends its expertise beyond public finance, offering a range of investment advisory services. This includes managing equity and fixed-income portfolios, crafting tailored solutions for a diverse clientele such as individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and other businesses. Committed to achieving sensible investment returns through diligent risk management, CSCM equips clients to confidently navigate the intricacies of the financial markets.

Client satisfaction is CSCM's top priority. Excellence, integrity, and personalized service are the cornerstones of our operations.

Fixed-Income Securities:

Municipal Bonds
Corporate Bonds
Money Market Funds
U.S. Government Securities
Certificates of Deposit
Commercial Paper
Mortgage-Backed Securities

Equity Securities:

Common Stocks
Preferred Stocks

Investment Funds:

Mutual Funds
Exchange Traded Funds

What We Offer

Your investment goals are important to us. Our ongoing commitment is to provide you with leading products and services in Public Finance, Bank Portfolio, Cash Management, and Investment Advisory, always focused on helping you achieve your investment goals.

Public Finance

Bank Portfolio

Cash Management

Investment Advisory

Underwriting Deals

Who We Are

Dear Valued Customer,

I would like to thank you for taking the time to learn about Central States Capital Markets, LLC and our professional staff. We pride ourselves on our ability to listen and develop investment plans based on your specific needs. You will learn that our strategy is tailored to meet and achieve your individual financial objectives.

Central States is comprised of 18 fully registered and highly experienced Investment Representatives, and offers broker-dealer, asset management, and public finance services.

With over 500 combined years of experience on our team, Central States is one of the Midwest’s leading investment firms. Your Representative has access to a number of specialists with expertise in fixed-income securities, municipal underwriting, and asset management.

We value your business and continue our pledge to provide you with the best products and services to help you achieve your investment goals.

Sincerely,

Daniel Stepp
Managing Director – CEO
Central States Capital Markets, LLC

Meet Our Team

Investment & Finance Team

For five decades, Joe has possessed deep expertise across the Financial Markets, primarily in Institutional Fixed Income Sales. His background also includes significant roles as a Lead Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, Chairman of Assets/Liability Management, and Money Market Trading Desk Manager.

Joe is a member of the Board of Directors as well as Treasurer at Lake Quivira Country Club and is involved with Cross Lines Community Outreach.

He enjoys sailing, running, and outdoor activities in his free time.

jbartels@MyCSCM.com

Direct: 913-766-5621

Prairie Village, KS

Joe Bartels

Traders

Jim brings 30 years of experience to CSCM. From 1987 to 1994, he was Assistant Vice President of Municipal Trading at UMB. From 1994 to 2006, he was Vice President of Municipal Trading at Commerce Bank.

He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. Jim is the past president and current member of the Kansas City Municipal Bond Club.

He is a trained leader in the Boy Scouts of America. Jim has been married for over 35 years, has two children and one grandchild.

jbrownfield@MyCSCM.com

Direct: 913-766-5631

Jim Brownfield

Municipal Trading and Underwriting

Prairie Village, KS

Operations

Dan brings over 50 years of investment expertise to CSCM. He is a past president of the Kansas City Municipal Bond Club and has been actively involved in committee work with the Kansas Bankers Association. He also served on the District 4 Committee for FINRA.

Dan began his investment career with Commerce Bank of Kansas City as a Trader/Underwriter in 1971. He moved to A.F. Stepp Investments Inc. in 1973 where he was involved in trading, underwriting and sales. In 1987, Dan was appointed Senior Vice President and Manager of the Investment Department of Security Bank of Kansas. He also managed the Bank's proprietary investment account. In 1996 Dan was co-founder of Midwest Capital Management which was later purchased by Gold Bank in 1998. Gold Bank merged with M&I Bank in 2006 and was subsequently purchased by DeWaay Financial Network in 2007. In January of 2011, he and the core group of Midwest Capital Management bought DeWaay to form Central States Capital Markets.

Dan earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of Kansas and is a graduate of the Public Institute of the University of Michigan. Dan is the proud father of four and has six grandchildren.