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Steven J. Lemire

SMEAD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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CRD#: 2181031
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Professional summary

Steven Joseph Lemire, who also goes by Steven J Lemire, is a registered financial advisor currently at SMEAD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Phoenix, Arizona and SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Steven has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 26 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Steven J Lemire

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

July 16, 2014 - Present

SMEAD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 2502 East Camelback Road Suite 210, Phoenix, AZ 85016
RIA
CRD#: 143567
Phoenix, AZ
Current

December 5, 2025 - Present

SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 2502 East Camelback Road Suite 210, Phoenix, AZ 85016
BD
CRD#: 173734
Phoenix, AZ
Past

June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25938
Phoenix, AZ
Past

November 24, 2014 - May 29, 2020

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
Seattle, WA
Past

October 22, 2014 - November 21, 2014

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

September 24, 2013 - June 16, 2014

VICEROY INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152140
EVERETT, WA
Past

March 24, 2004 - June 13, 2005

OBERWEIS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42060
NORTH AURORA, IL
Past

July 9, 1997 - June 13, 2005

OBERWEIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42060
LISLE, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SC
SMEAD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
SKAMOKAWA GROUP | SMEAD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 143567 / SEC#: 801-67839

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2007 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.
RR
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
Arizona
(9/9/2020)
RR
Arizona
(1/2/2026)
IAR
Washington
(7/16/2014)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/5/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/24/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/17/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/22/2014
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 11/23/2015
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/20/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

SC
SMEAD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
SKAMOKAWA GROUP | SMEAD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 143567 / SEC#: 801-67839

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2007 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
2502 East Camelback Road Suite 210, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Mailing Address
Phone number
(602) 889-3660
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
19

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SMEAD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A MARCH 12 2025 (3/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts131
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,168,225,918

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Company Information

SMEAD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 143567Phoenix, AZ 85016

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