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Stephen M. Erken

MAXELE ADVISORS
Webster Groves, MO 63119
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CRD#: 1773459
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Professional summary


Stephen M Erken, CFP®, who also goes by Stephen Erken, Steve Erken, is a registered financial advisor currently at MAXELE ADVISORS, LLC located in Webster Groves, Missouri.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Stephen has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen Erken | Steve Erken

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

February 7, 2013 - Present

MAXELE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 20 Allen Avenue Suite 330, Webster Groves, MO 63119
RIA
CRD#: 165129
Webster Groves, MO
Past

April 12, 2000 - February 7, 2013

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
WEBSTER GROVES, MO
Past

November 27, 1987 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 27, 1987 - February 7, 2013

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
WEBSTER GROVES, MO

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".
MA
MAXELE ADVISORS, LLC
CLIENTPOINTE ADVISORS, LLC | MAXELE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 165129 / SEC#: 801-121992

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2021 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2023 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2023 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2023 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(4/26/2013)
IAR
Louisiana
(3/29/2018)
IAR
Missouri
(2/7/2013)
IAR
Texas
(3/25/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/24/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MA
MAXELE ADVISORS, LLC
CLIENTPOINTE ADVISORS, LLC | MAXELE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 165129 / SEC#: 801-121992

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2021 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2023 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2023 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2023 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
20 Allen Avenue Suite 330, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Mailing Address
Phone number
(314) 961-1850
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts608
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 165,276,239

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Company Information


MAXELE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 165129Webster Groves, MO 63119

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