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Steven H. Hafner

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES
Sandusky, OH 44870
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CRD#: 2756191
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Professional summary


Steven Hayden Hafner, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Sandusky, Ohio and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Sandusky, Ohio.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Steven has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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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AIF®

Experience


Current

July 9, 2020 - Present

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5004 Timber Commons Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
RIA
CRD#: 155193
Sandusky, OH
Current

June 30, 2020 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5004 Timber Commons Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870Office #2: 3130 Executive Parkway Suite 2f, Toledo, OH 43606
BD
CRD#: 42046
Sandusky, OH
Past

March 17, 2015 - July 9, 2020

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
Sandusky, OH
Past

March 17, 2015 - July 9, 2020

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

July 5, 2011 - February 23, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SANDUSKY, OH
Past

July 5, 2011 - February 23, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SANDUSKY, OH
Past

November 19, 2003 - July 5, 2011

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
SANDUSKY, OH
Past

November 17, 2003 - July 5, 2011

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
SANDUSKY, OH
Past

February 10, 2003 - November 17, 2003

MID ATLANTIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109771
SANDUSKY, OH
Past

January 16, 2003 - November 17, 2003

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10674
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

May 31, 2000 - January 14, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 31, 1997 - May 31, 2000

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 8, 1996 - April 13, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT

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".
KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 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

RR
California
(6/30/2020)
RR
Colorado
(12/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/30/2020)
RR
Illinois
(10/27/2022)
RR
Indiana
(8/3/2022)
RR
Kansas
(3/4/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(3/7/2024)
RR
Maryland
(1/24/2024)
RR
Michigan
(6/30/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(6/30/2020)
RR
New York
(3/2/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(7/13/2020)
RR
Ohio
(7/9/2020)
IAR
Ohio
(7/9/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/30/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(6/30/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(6/30/2020)
RR
Texas
(6/30/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/20/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
198

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC ADVISORENTERPRISE WRAP FEE BROCHURE (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts27,816
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,210,576,595

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025
Cover Page
12/23/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 155193Sandusky, OH 44870

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