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Stephen Francis Starzec

FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS
Lone Tree, CO
·CRD# 1997156·25 years experience

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

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

25 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 313015
RIA
10375 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124
August 19, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
Boulder, CO
March 15, 2019 - April 19, 2021
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15340
BD
Boulder, CO
March 15, 2019 - April 19, 2021
BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 29357
RIA
Worland, WY
October 15, 2008 - September 7, 2018
BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 29357
BD
Worland, WY
October 15, 2008 - September 7, 2018
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15340
RIA
Boulder, CO
June 13, 2006 - September 17, 2007
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15340
BD
Boulder, CO
June 13, 2006 - September 17, 2007
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
RIA
Denver, CO
March 23, 2006 - April 5, 2006
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Denver, CO
March 1, 2006 - April 5, 2006
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
RIA
Denver, CO
June 24, 2002 - July 6, 2005
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
BD
San Francisco, CA
May 14, 2001 - July 6, 2005

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Current Firm

FT
FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 313015 / SEC#: 801-122096
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/17/2021 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 45263

Phone Number

(513) 268-8380

# of Employees

83

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US 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 Accounts

2,121

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$7,799,185,568

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

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

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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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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".
FT
FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 313015 / SEC#: 801-122096
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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.
IAR
Colorado
(8/19/2025)
IAR
Texas
(8/19/2025)

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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 Aug 2025About the Series 65 exam

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2001About the Series 66 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2022About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Sep 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2001About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 2022About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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