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Steven W. Stroker

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CRD#: 1154718
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Professional summary


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Steven Waters Stroker was a registered financial professional .

Steven is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Steven had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 15, Series 5, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

November 7, 2017 - May 1, 2023

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
DENVER, CO
Past

May 9, 2011 - July 15, 2016

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 8158
DENVER, CO
Past

May 9, 2011 - July 15, 2016

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
DENVER, CO
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 19, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 19, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

August 1, 1994 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 31, 1993 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 15, 1988 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 21, 1983 - February 15, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 12/5/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 8/29/1991
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 6/18/1985
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 7/10/1986
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


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ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | REAL ESTATE INCOME SECURITIES, LLC | DIVIDEND CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC | BLACK CREEK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 119546 / SEC#: , 8-65199

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1200 17th Street Suite #2900, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
1200 17th Street Suite #2900, Denver, CO 80202
Phone number
(303) 869-4600
Established
Colorado since 12/21/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DOUBLE DIAMOND LLCSOLE MEMBER
ADAMSON, CHRISTINA CARSONDESIGNATED PRINCIPAL / CO-CEO5372006
GALLIGAN, CASEY DDESIGNATED PRINCIPAL / CO-CEO4022954
MAGNER, BRIANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3069172
MARRONE, MICHAEL THOMASFINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4859949

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Company Information


ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 119546

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