Steven W. Brace

SCS

Bellevue, WA 98004

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CRD#: 1550534

Professional summary

Steven William Brace, AIF®, who also goes by Steve Brace, Steven W Brace, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCS located in Bellevue, Washington and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Bellevue, Washington.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Steven has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Steve Brace | Steven W Brace

Other business activities

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1. 11/04/2022 - SCS - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date - 08/01/2022 - 120 Hours Per Month/120 Hours During Securities Trading 2. 11/04/2022 - northwestSCS - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date - 08/01/2022 - 120 Hours Per Month/120 Hours During Securities Trading 3. 11/16/2022 - SCS - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date - 08/01/2022 - 120 Hours Per Month/120 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through SCS, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 08/2022. I expect to spend approximately 120 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4. 02/01/2023 - QPS Financial - Not Investment Related - 400 112th Ave NE, Suite 200 Bellevue, WA 98004 - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Start Date: 07/01/1990 - 1 Hour Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

August 9, 2022 - Present

SCS

Office #1: 10900 Ne 8th Street 15th Floor - Suite 1550, Bellevue, WA 98004

RIA

CRD#: 310849

Bellevue, WA

Current

November 30, 2010 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 10900 Ne 8th St.15th Fl #1550, Bellevue, WA 98004

RIA

CRD#: 6413

Bellevue, WA

Past

October 7, 2015 - February 2, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

BELLEVUE, WA

Past

April 28, 2015 - October 3, 2022

FINANCIAL ADVOCATES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 151298

BELLEVUE, WA

Past

August 28, 2008 - November 30, 2010

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 103717

BELLEVUE, WA

Past

June 24, 2005 - August 29, 2008

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 3866

BELLEVUE, WA

Past

October 12, 2001 - July 1, 2005

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 10249

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

October 15, 1993 - October 30, 2001

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 34815

WINDSOR, CT

Past

September 2, 1988 - October 15, 1993

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

CRD#: 13256

HARTFORD, CT

Past

January 26, 1988 - March 22, 1988

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 3036

HARTFORD, CT

Past

October 7, 1986 - October 14, 1987

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 14869

LINCOLN, NE

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SCS

BENSLER, LLC | SOUND CONSULTING SERVICES | SCS

CRD#: 310849 / SEC#: 801-119764

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Alaska
(1/7/2016)

Arizona
(11/30/2010)

California
(11/30/2010)

Colorado
(11/30/2010)

Connecticut
(10/20/2022)

Illinois
(1/7/2016)

Maryland
(11/30/2010)

Nebraska
(11/30/2010)

New Mexico
(11/30/2010)

New York
(6/9/2016)

North Carolina
(8/27/2019)

Oregon
(11/30/2010)

Washington
(11/30/2010)

IAR

Washington
(8/9/2022)

Wisconsin
(1/7/2016)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/24/2015

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/31/1986

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/3/1986

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

SCS

BENSLER, LLC | SOUND CONSULTING SERVICES | SCS

CRD#: 310849 / SEC#: 801-119764

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2020 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

10900 Ne 8th Street 15th Floor - Suite 1550, Bellevue, WA 98004

Mailing Address

Phone number

(425) 452-1222

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SCS ADV PART 2A (3/25/2025)

SCS WRAP BROCHURE (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,472
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,637,626,061

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Steven W. Brace

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Steven William Brace's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

FINANCIAL ADVOCATES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SCS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/24/2015

Series 63

Date: 10/31/1986

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 10/3/1986

FINRA

Current Firm

SCS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

SCS

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