Steven Musser

ATS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

San Diego, CA 92121

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CRD#: 2152088

Professional summary

Steven Musser, AIF®, who also goes by Steven Joseph Musser, is a registered financial advisor currently at ATS WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in San Diego, California and THE LEADERS GROUP, INC. located in Summit, New Jersey.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Steven has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Steven Joseph Musser

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

December 20, 2011 - Present

ATS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 5435 Oberlin Dr. Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121

RIA

CRD#: 137705

San Diego, CA

Current

February 3, 2026 - Present

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 475 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901

CRD#: 37157

SUMMIT, NJ

Past

September 5, 2025 - January 21, 2026

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

September 5, 2025 - January 21, 2026

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

May 5, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

May 5, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

October 20, 2015 - May 6, 2022

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 7461

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

October 20, 2015 - May 6, 2022

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7461

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

May 31, 2000 - November 17, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

May 19, 2000 - November 17, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

April 24, 1998 - May 22, 2000

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

CRD#: 8032

WALTHAM, MA

Past

June 20, 1991 - May 6, 1998

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

June 20, 1991 - May 6, 1998

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ATS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 137705 / SEC#: 801-119682

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2020 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/13/2020 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2020 Terminated)

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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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR

California
(12/20/2011)

California
(2/3/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/9/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/11/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/18/1991

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 7/24/2001

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ATS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 137705 / SEC#: 801-119682

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2020 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/13/2020 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2020 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

5435 Oberlin Dr. Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121

Mailing Address

Phone number

(858) 643-5757

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ATS WEALTH MANAGEMENT - FORM ADV PART 2A - FEBRUARY 2026 (2/24/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,229
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 383,571,666

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Steven Musser

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Steven Musser's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ATS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ATS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/9/1999

Series 63

Date: 7/11/1991

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/18/1991

Series 24

Date: 7/24/2001

FINRA

Current Firm

ATS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ATS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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