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Stephen L. Ketterling

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CRD#: 2338350
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Professional summary


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Stephen Leroy Ketterling, who also goes by Steve Ketterling, was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Stephen had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Steve Ketterling

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.
Lave, LLC is a non-investment related business that operates a laundry service business. The business address is: 5469 S. Curtice St., Unit I, Littleton, CO 80120. Steve is the sole owner and Managing Member of the company which was formed in April 2021. He spends approximately 40 hours/month on this business and is responsible for the management of the business.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 16, 2022 - June 6, 2023

SYNTROPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 293062
Littleton, CO
Past

October 1, 2019 - April 21, 2021

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
BILLINGS, MT
Past

September 16, 2019 - April 14, 2021

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
BILLINGS, MT
Past

September 16, 2010 - April 11, 2012

OPTIMA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 132775
BILLINGS, MT
Past

February 5, 2009 - March 24, 2010

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 122166
BILLINGS, MT
Past

September 29, 2004 - February 6, 2009

OPTIMA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 132775
BILLINGS, MT
Past

August 29, 2000 - August 6, 2004

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
, MT
Past

June 12, 1998 - August 6, 2004

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

October 1, 1993 - January 18, 1994

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

June 25, 1993 - July 29, 1993

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 25, 1993 - July 29, 1993

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 26, 1993 - July 22, 1993

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/10/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/9/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


SW
SYNTROPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
SYNTROPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SYNTROPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 293062 / SEC#:

Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/22/2025 Termination Requested)
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Contact information


Main Address
Austin, TX
Mailing Address
Phone number
(512) 740-7333
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts151
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 52,250,544

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Company Information


SYNTROPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 293062

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