Steven D. Burkhardt

MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS

Newark, NJ

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CRD#: 2922148

Professional summary

Steven David Burkhardt, who also goes by Steve D. Burkhardt, Steven Burkhardt, is a registered financial advisor currently at MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC. located in Newark, New Jersey and MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.

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 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Steve D. Burkhardt | Steven Burkhardt

Other business activities

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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

March 25, 2013 - Present

MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 107144

Newark, NJ

Current

March 4, 2013 - Present

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199

CRD#: 31052

Boston, MA

Past

May 17, 2006 - February 15, 2013

BLACKROCK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC

RIA

CRD#: 107105

WILMINGTON, DE

Past

October 12, 2004 - May 17, 2006

BLACKROCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 108069

WILMINGTON, DE

Past

May 20, 2004 - February 15, 2013

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 38642

WILMINGTON, DE

Past

September 26, 2002 - May 12, 2004

FIDELITY PERSONAL TRUST COMPANY, FSB

RIA

CRD#: 109516

WILMINGTON, DE

Past

June 5, 2002 - May 12, 2004

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

SMITHFIELD, RI

Past

May 1, 2001 - May 23, 2002

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 18718

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 20, 2000 - May 1, 2001

JPMSI

CRD#: 15733

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 23, 1998 - December 14, 1999

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CRD#: 7452

MALVERN, PA

Past

August 6, 1997 - September 25, 1998

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 6, 1997 - September 25, 1998

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

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".

MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 107144 / SEC#: 801-46433

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/1994 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.

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

Arkansas
(10/30/2019)

Delaware
(10/30/2019)

Georgia
(3/4/2013)

Maryland
(3/4/2013)

IAR

Massachusetts
(3/25/2013)

North Carolina
(3/4/2013)

South Carolina
(3/4/2013)

Tennessee
(3/4/2013)

Virginia
(3/4/2013)

West Virginia
(3/4/2013)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/11/2002

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/20/1997

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: 10/5/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 8/5/1997

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 107144 / SEC#: 801-46433

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/1994 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199-7618

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 954-5000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

1,331

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MFSI BROCHURE (9/26/2025)

SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CHANGES (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	10,260
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 111,845,233,320

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Steven D. Burkhardt

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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

Certified licenses

Experience

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BLACKROCK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC

BLACKROCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL TRUST COMPANY, FSB

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

JPMSI

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/11/2002

Series 63

Date: 8/20/1997

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/5/2004

Series 6

Date: 8/5/1997

FINRA

Current Firm

MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC.

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