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Kelly Stecklein

Kelly Stecklein

THE INSTITUTE
Golden, CO 80401
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CRD#: 4201342
Kelly Stecklein

Professional summary


Kelly Stecklein, CFP®, who also goes by Kelly Lyn Stecklein, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE INSTITUTE located in Golden, Colorado.

Kelly is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Kelly has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kelly Lyn Stecklein

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.
1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 11/2013, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: STECKLEIN MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 1186 PRESERVE CIRCLE GOLDEN CO 80401, NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE RENTAL PROPERTY, START DATE: 11/2008, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CO-OWNER OF RENTAL PROPERTY, MAINTAINING BOOKS, TENANTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA WEALTH EVOLUTION GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 02/15/2017; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 30 HOURS; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR SECURITIES AND LIFE INSURANCE. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: STECKLEIN IRREVOCABLE LIFE INSURANCE TRUST, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: TRUSTEE, START DATE: 11/2009, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TRUSTEE FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS; 5. HINDS FINANCIAL GROUP, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, OUTSIDE RIA - ADVISORY BUSINESS, START 01/22/2014, VARIOUS HRS/WK (TRADING HOURS), ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE;

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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: 2008

Experience


Current

June 16, 2020 - Present

THE INSTITUTE

Office #1: 14143 Denver West Pkwy Suite 100, Golden, CO 80401Office #2: Po Box 300, Frisco, CO 80443
RIA
CRD#: 127207
Golden, CO
Past

January 6, 2014 - July 14, 2020

HINDS FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 129971
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

December 2, 2013 - June 11, 2020

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
GOLDEN, CO
Past

December 2, 2013 - June 11, 2020

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
GOLDEN, CO
Past

July 29, 2008 - December 2, 2013

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
GOLDEN, CO
Past

July 29, 2008 - December 2, 2013

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
GOLDEN, CO
Past

November 19, 2004 - August 26, 2008

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
DENVER, CO
Past

November 19, 2004 - August 26, 2008

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
DENVER, CO
Past

November 26, 2001 - January 21, 2003

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
ASPEN, CO
Past

July 24, 2001 - January 21, 2003

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 25, 2000 - March 13, 2001

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX

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".
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THE INSTITUTE
CARLSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | YURICA WEALTH MANAGMENT | WEALTH EVOLUTION GROUP | VALUEWEALTH SERVICES, LLC | THE INSTITUTE | RETIREMENT RISK ADVISORS | PLATINUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MADISON PARK ADVISORS | MADISON PARK ADVISOR | INSTITUTE FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | INSTITUTE FOR WEALTH | HOBSON FINANCIAL | HF ADVISORY GROUP | EWEALTH CONSULTING | COLORADO INSTITUTE FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLEARWEALTH ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 127207 / SEC#: 801-67624

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2007 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/3/2007 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
Colorado
(6/16/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/13/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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THE INSTITUTE
CARLSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | YURICA WEALTH MANAGMENT | WEALTH EVOLUTION GROUP | VALUEWEALTH SERVICES, LLC | THE INSTITUTE | RETIREMENT RISK ADVISORS | PLATINUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MADISON PARK ADVISORS | MADISON PARK ADVISOR | INSTITUTE FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | INSTITUTE FOR WEALTH | HOBSON FINANCIAL | HF ADVISORY GROUP | EWEALTH CONSULTING | COLORADO INSTITUTE FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLEARWEALTH ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 127207 / SEC#: 801-67624

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2007 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/3/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
9878 W. Belleview Ave. #2306, Denver, CO 80123
Mailing Address
Phone number
(303) 572-3500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE INSTITUTE 2A (6/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,848
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,154,643,475

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Company Information


THE INSTITUTE

CRD#: 127207Golden, CO 80401

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