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Stephen L. Spear

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT
Excelsior Springs, MO
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CRD#: 2976847
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Professional summary


Stephen L Spear, who also goes by Stephen Leroy Spear, is a registered financial advisor currently at MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri and MISSIONSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Stephen has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen Leroy Spear

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

April 27, 2026 - Present

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

RIA
CRD#: 108783
Excelsior Springs, MO
Current

April 28, 2026 - Present

MISSIONSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 777 North Capitol Street, Ne Suite 600, Washington, DC 20002-4240
BD
CRD#: 23189
Washington, DC
Past

August 23, 2024 - May 6, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
Kansas City, MO
Past

April 22, 2022 - May 5, 2025

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 146509
Kansas City, MO
Past

March 30, 2022 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Kansas City, MO
Past

November 2, 2017 - March 31, 2022

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

October 20, 2017 - March 31, 2022

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Kansas City, MO
Past

July 21, 2015 - January 27, 2017

PENSION CONSULTANTS INC

RIA
CRD#: 113914
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

June 4, 2015 - November 2, 2015

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

December 5, 2014 - April 22, 2015

BMO INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146711
Kansas City, MO
Past

August 1, 2012 - January 30, 2015

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137115
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

November 18, 2008 - August 1, 2012

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 16517
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

December 12, 2003 - February 4, 2008

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 102920
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

October 30, 2002 - December 12, 2003

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17437
KANSAS CITY, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MR
MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT
ICMA RETIREMENT CORP | MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT | INTERNATIONAL CITY MGMT ASSOCIATION RETIREMEN | INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION | ICMA-RC | ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 108783 / SEC#: 801-18273

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/1983 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Missouri
(4/27/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MR
MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT
ICMA RETIREMENT CORP | MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT | INTERNATIONAL CITY MGMT ASSOCIATION RETIREMEN | INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION | ICMA-RC | ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 108783 / SEC#: 801-18273

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/1983 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
777 North Capitol Street Ne, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20002-4240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(202) 962-4600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
599

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts58,580
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,959,398,729

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/28/2025
01/27/2025
10/27/2023

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Company Information


MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

CRD#: 108783Excelsior Springs, MO

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