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Stephen John Avery

Stephen J. Avery

Q3 ADVISORS
Sarasota, FL
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CRD#: 4082364
Stephen John Avery

Professional summary


Stephen John Avery, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Steven George Avery, is a registered financial advisor currently at Q3 ADVISORS, LLC located in Sarasota, Florida.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Stephen has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steven George Avery

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.
NAME OF ENTITY:DSF WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC; Yes; 1195 WASHINGTON PIKE STE 102; BRIDGEVILLE; PA; 15017; FINANCIAL SERVICES/DBA; FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; 8/1/2017; 160; 160; SALE AND SERVICE INSURANCE,SECURITIES PRODUCTS.|NAME OF ENTITY: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; Yes; 1195 WASHINGTON PIKE STE 102; BRIDGEVILLE; PA; 15017; FIXED INSURANCE; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; 8/18/2017; 160; 160; SELL OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS.|NAME OF ENTITY:Avery Financial Planning, LLC; Yes; 1846 Concord Dr; Allison Park; PA; 15101; FINANCIAL SERVICES/DBA; President/Owner; 10/28/2017; 300; 160; SALE AND SERVICE INSURANCE, SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT PRODUCTS.|

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2021

Experience


Current

May 2, 2024 - Present

Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 284220
Sarasota, FL
Past

May 2, 2023 - December 31, 2023

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SARASOTA, FL
Past

June 4, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
SARASOTA, FL
Past

May 11, 2021 - December 31, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SARASOTA, FL
Past

August 29, 2017 - June 11, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
SARASOTA, FL
Past

August 28, 2017 - June 11, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
SARASOTA, FL
Past

August 18, 2017 - August 21, 2017

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
BRIDGEVILLE, PA
Past

January 2, 2013 - August 28, 2017

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

November 13, 2009 - January 7, 2013

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

October 30, 2007 - November 6, 2009

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

April 6, 2004 - October 8, 2007

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 6, 2003 - April 19, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
TULSA, OK
Past

January 17, 2000 - April 19, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY

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".
QA
Q3 ADVISORS, LLC
CRAIG G WEAR | Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 284220 / SEC#: 801-129519

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2024 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2024 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/9/2024 Terminated)

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
Florida
(5/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/26/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


QA
Q3 ADVISORS, LLC
CRAIG G WEAR | Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 284220 / SEC#: 801-129519

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2024 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2024 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/9/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Arvada, CO
Mailing Address
7314 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 80002
Phone number
(720) 730-9892
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (11/12/2025)

Red Flags


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Company Information


Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 284220Sarasota, FL

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