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Steven Andrew Schmidt

Steven Andrew Schmidt

CFP®
BALLAST ADVISORS
St. Paul, MN
·CRD# 2269458·33 years experience

Professional Summary

Steven Andrew Schmidt, CFP®, who also goes by Steve Schmidt, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALLAST ADVISORS, LLC located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Steven has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Steve Schmidt

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2011

Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BALLAST ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 285991
RIA
2550 University Ave. W. Suite 314n, St. Paul, MN 55114
February 2, 2017 - Present
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Arden Hills, MN
October 30, 2012 - February 3, 2017
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Arden Hills, MN
July 9, 2009 - December 31, 2010
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 25, 1993 - July 3, 2006
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Arden Hills, MN
January 25, 1993 - February 3, 2017

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Current Firm

BA
BALLAST ADVISORS, LLC

ASHER ADVISORS, LLC | BALLAST INSURANCE SERVICES | BALLAST ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 285991 / SEC#: 801-108984
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/19/2017 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

683 Bielenberg Drive Suite 208, Woodbury, MN 55125

Phone Number

(651) 478-4644

# of Employees

15

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 19 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BALLAST ADV PART 2A (3/26/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,582

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$674,476,752

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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. REAL ESTATE OWNERSHIP,COMMERCIAL,3820 CLEVELAND AVE. NORTH, SUITE 500 ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112,INC:$1 TO $999. 2. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT WITH VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BA
BALLAST ADVISORS, LLC

ASHER ADVISORS, LLC | BALLAST INSURANCE SERVICES | BALLAST ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 285991 / SEC#: 801-108984
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/19/2017 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
Minnesota
(2/2/2017)
IAR
Texas
(3/31/2023)

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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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1992About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Feb 2017About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1993About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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