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Steven L. Colton

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CRD#: 1316975
SC

Professional summary

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Steven Lloyd Colton was a registered financial professional .

Steven is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Steven had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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.

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None

Experience

Past

April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026

CERITY PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151559
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

August 14, 2020 - April 4, 2025

WEST COAST FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104677
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

March 9, 2010 - September 5, 2020

COLTON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152937
SANTA CRUZ, CA
Past

August 6, 2009 - October 8, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

July 9, 2009 - October 8, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

May 24, 2005 - November 20, 2006

ENGEMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 105158
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA
Past

July 10, 1997 - August 22, 2007

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
SANTA CRUZ, CA
Past

October 1, 1996 - July 1, 1997

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17437
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

February 24, 1988 - October 1, 1996

THE BENHAM GROUP

BD
CRD#: 18784
Past

December 18, 1984 - February 19, 1986

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CP
CERITY PARTNERS LLC
CERITY PARTNERS | MILSTEIN ADVISORS LLC | HPM PARTNERS SFO ALLIANCE | HPM PARTNERS LLC | CERITY PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 151559 / SEC#: 801-70719

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2009 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/3/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/23/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/16/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/15/1984
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CP
CERITY PARTNERS LLC
CERITY PARTNERS | MILSTEIN ADVISORS LLC | HPM PARTNERS SFO ALLIANCE | HPM PARTNERS LLC | CERITY PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 151559 / SEC#: 801-70719

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2009 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
99 Park Avenue 16th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 850-4260
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,166

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CP ADV PART 2A (9/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts19,810
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 122,848,693,051

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/23/2025
Cover Page
Report
07/24/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/28/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CERITY PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 151559

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