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Stephen F. Starzec

FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS
Lone Tree, CO 80124
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CRD#: 1997156
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Stephen Francis StarzecFIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS

Professional summary


Stephen Francis Starzec is a registered financial advisor currently at FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in Lone Tree, Colorado.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Stephen has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance


Always Fiduciary

Aliases


None

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)Children's Hospital Advisory Council, member, assist in giving activities, non investment related, no compensation (10 hours annually) 2)Alzheimer Association, board member, assist in giving activities, non investment related, no compensation (10 hours annually) 3)National Association of Estate Planning Councils, member, assist in council membership, non investment related, no compensation (10 hours annually)

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

August 19, 2025 - Present

FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 10375 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124
RIA
CRD#: 313015
Lone Tree, CO
Past

March 15, 2019 - April 19, 2021

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
BOULDER, CO
Past

March 15, 2019 - April 19, 2021

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
BOULDER, CO
Past

October 15, 2008 - September 7, 2018

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29357
WORLAND, WY
Past

October 15, 2008 - September 7, 2018

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29357
WORLAND, WY
Past

June 13, 2006 - September 17, 2007

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
BOULDER, CO
Past

June 13, 2006 - September 17, 2007

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
BOULDER, CO
Past

March 23, 2006 - April 5, 2006

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
DENVER, CO
Past

March 1, 2006 - April 5, 2006

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
DENVER, CO
Past

June 24, 2002 - July 6, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
DENVER, CO
Past

May 14, 2001 - July 6, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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".
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FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 313015 / SEC#: 801-122096

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2021 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Colorado
(8/19/2025)
IAR
Texas
(8/19/2025)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Status Unavailable
Passed: 8/19/2025
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
PR
IAR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 7/24/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7TO
Status Unavailable
Passed: 9/30/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 9/7/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 5/12/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
PR
Series 24
Status Unavailable
Passed: 9/30/2022
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 313015 / SEC#: 801-122096

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Mailing Address
Phone number
(513) 268-8380
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
83

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTWA LLC ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FINAL 3.2026 (3/30/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,121
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,799,185,568

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/27/2025
Cover Page
01/24/2025
10/27/2023

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Company Information


FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 313015Lone Tree, CO 80124

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