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Stephen M Erken

CFP®
MAXELE ADVISORS
WEBSTER GROVES, MO
·CRD# 1773459·39 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Stephen Erken, Steve Erken

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2006

Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MAXELE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 165129
RIA
20 Allen Avenue Suite 330, Webster Groves, MO 63119
February 7, 2013 - Present
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
RIA
Webster Groves, MO
April 12, 2000 - February 7, 2013
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES·CRD# 4039
BD
New York, NY
November 27, 1987 - January 5, 2000
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
Webster Groves, MO
November 27, 1987 - February 7, 2013

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Current Firm

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MAXELE ADVISORS, LLC

CLIENTPOINTE ADVISORS, LLC | MAXELE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 165129 / SEC#: 801-121992
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/28/2021 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (12/11/2023 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (12/19/2023 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Missouri (12/11/2023 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

20 Allen Avenue Suite 330, Webster Groves, MO 63119

Phone Number

(314) 961-1850

# of Employees

4

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 4 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (4/1/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

624

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$201,565,331

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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
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CLIENTPOINTE ADVISORS, LLC | MAXELE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 165129 / SEC#: 801-121992
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/28/2021 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (12/11/2023 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (12/19/2023 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Missouri (12/11/2023 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Louisiana
(3/29/2018)
IAR
Missouri
(2/7/2013)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1987About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1988About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1987About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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