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Stephen John Avery

Stephen John Avery

CFP®, ChFC®
Q3 ADVISORS
Sarasota, FL
·CRD# 4082364·26 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Steven George Avery

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2021
ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant

Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Q3 ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 284220
RIA
Sarasota, FL
May 2, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
Sarasota, FL
May 2, 2023 - December 31, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
RIA
Sarasota, FL
June 4, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
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May 11, 2021 - December 31, 2023
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
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Sarasota, FL
August 29, 2017 - June 11, 2021
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
BD
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August 28, 2017 - June 11, 2021
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
BD
Bridgeville, PA
August 18, 2017 - August 21, 2017
COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13158
BD
Jersey City, NJ
January 2, 2013 - August 28, 2017
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 7110
BD
Columbus, OH
November 13, 2009 - January 7, 2013
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 145
BD
Radnor, PA
October 30, 2007 - November 6, 2009
GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 8326
BD
Hartford, CT
April 6, 2004 - October 8, 2007
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
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Tulsa, OK
May 6, 2003 - April 19, 2004
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
BD
New York, NY
January 17, 2000 - April 19, 2004

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Current Firm

QA
Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

CRAIG G WEAR | Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 284220 / SEC#: 801-129519
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/21/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (4/17/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (5/17/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (4/26/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (4/30/2024 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (4/22/2024 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Tennessee (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (5/9/2024 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

Arvada, CO

Mailing Address

7314 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 80002

Phone Number

(720) 730-9892

# of Employees

14

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 26 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/3/2026)

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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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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 - SEC (2/21/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (4/17/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (5/17/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (4/26/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (4/30/2024 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (4/22/2024 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Tennessee (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (5/9/2024 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Florida
(5/2/2024)

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.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 2000About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2000About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Jan 2003About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2000About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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