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Steven M. Elefson

VISIONARY WEALTH ADVISORS
Jackson, MO 63755
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CRD#: 1833583
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Professional summary


Steven Michael Elefson, who also goes by Steven M Elefson, Steve Elefson, is a registered financial advisor currently at VISIONARY WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Jackson, Missouri.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Steven has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steven M Elefson | Steve Elefson

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. Southeast MO Medical Center, INC. - Not Investment Related - 2480 Main St. Ste E, Jackson, MO 63755 - 501(C)(3) organization - President of the board of directors - 1991 - < 1 hours a month - < 1 Trading hours a month - Chair Annual and Special meetings. 2. R.O. Mills Management - Not Investment Related - 620 W Jackson Blvd, Jackson, MO 63755 - LLC Management Company for my advisory practice - Owner - 2010 - 5 hours a month. - 1-2 trading hours a month - This is the LLC that employs the people who work for me in my advisory practice as well as provides many of my corporate benefits and which my compensation passes through. 3. R.O. Mills Real Estate, LLC - Not Investment Related - 620 W Jackson Blvd, Jackson MO 63755 - Personal Real Estate Holdings (Including the Office) - Owner - June 2012 - Less than 2 hours a month - Less than 1 trading hour a month - Oversee properties and collect rents. 4. PKS Financial - Investment Related - 80 State St, Albany NY 12207 - Fixed and Traditional Insurance - Agent - 1/30/2020 - 5 hours a month - 1 trading hour a month - sales of fixed and traditional insurance products. 5. Visionary Wealth Advisors - Investment related - 1405 Green Mount road ste 500 O'Fallon IL 62269 - RIA - Wealth Management Advisor - 1/2019 - 160+ hours a month - almost every hour of securities trading hours - None.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 2, 2019 - Present

VISIONARY WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 620 W. Jackson Blvd., Jackson, MO 63755
RIA
CRD#: 169610
Jackson, MO
Past

February 5, 2020 - December 31, 2024

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Jackson, MO
Past

January 2, 2019 - November 21, 2019

IFS SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 40375
Jackson, MO
Past

February 2, 2015 - December 31, 2018

CARY STREET PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 128545
JACKSON, MO
Past

February 2, 2015 - December 31, 2018

CARY STREET PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 128089
Jackson, MO
Past

December 2, 2011 - January 30, 2015

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
JACKSON, MO
Past

December 1, 2011 - January 30, 2015

VIKING WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 159327
JACKSON, MO
Past

January 15, 2010 - September 2, 2010

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

January 4, 2010 - November 30, 2011

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
JACKSON, MO
Past

January 4, 2010 - November 30, 2011

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
JACKSON, MO
Past

October 1, 2004 - January 7, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
JACKSON, MO
Past

September 30, 2004 - January 7, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
JACKSON, MO
Past

October 31, 1995 - October 6, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
JACKSON, MO
Past

September 15, 1995 - October 6, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

May 25, 1988 - September 18, 1995

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, 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".
VW
VISIONARY WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
ARVEN ADVISORS | VISIONARY WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | DORIA ADVISORS, LLC | BANYAN WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 169610 / SEC#: 801-78788

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/12/2013 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2019 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2019 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
Florida
(5/29/2019)
IAR
Missouri
(1/2/2019)
IAR
Texas
(1/2/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/17/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/15/1995
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


VW
VISIONARY WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
ARVEN ADVISORS | VISIONARY WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | DORIA ADVISORS, LLC | BANYAN WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 169610 / SEC#: 801-78788

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/12/2013 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2019 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1401 South Brentwood Boulevard Suite 700, St. Louis, MO 63144
Mailing Address
Phone number
(314) 764-2727
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
59

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VWA WRAP DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,262
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,857,606,496

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/07/2023
Cover Page
10/12/2023
12/14/2022

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Company Information


VISIONARY WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 169610Jackson, MO 63755

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