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Steven Bankler
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230
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CRD#: 4215092
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Professional summary
Steven Bankler is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY located in San Antonio, Texas.
Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Steven has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) Steven Bankler, CPA, non-investment related, 9901 IH-10 West, Suite 670, San Antonio, TX 78230, CPA, Owner, 1/3/77, 144 hrs/month during trading hours; Owner of company; 2) Bankler Advisory Services, LLP, investment related, 9901 IH-10 West, Suite 670, San Antonio, TX 78230, financial services, Manager/Owner, 5/31/00, 48 hrs/month during trading hours; managerial and servicing clients; 3) IAPA, non-investment related, First Floor Sequel House, The Hart, Furnham, Surrey GU9 7HW, UK, International Association of CPA Firms, US Region's International Representative, 5/23/14, 2 hrs/month during trading hours; member of the International Board of Directors; 4) Forensic Expert Witness Association, non-investment related, 10820 Beverly Blvd A5, Whittier, CA 90601, organization promoting expert witnesses, provides referral directory and continuing professional education; Member, 1/1/09; 4 hrs/month during trading hours; 5) IRS Practitioner Liaison Counsel, non-investment related, 300 E 8th Street, Austin, TX 78701, IRS meets with tax practitioners semi-annually, member, 1/3/05, 0 hrs/month during trading hours; attends meetings; 6) American Institute of CPAs, non-investment related, 220 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, NC 27707, national organization of CPAs, member, 9/1/77; 0 hrs/month during trading hours; 7) San Antonio Chapter of TX Society of CPAs, non-investment related, 901 NE Loop 410, Ste 420, San Antonio, TX 78209, local CPA chapter of TX Society of CPAs, member, 9/1/77; 2 hrs/month during trading hours; 8) Texas Society of CPAs, non-investment related, 14651 Dallas Parkway, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75254, Texas CPA membership organization, member, 9/1/77; 2 hrs/month during trading hours; 9) The Alternate Board, non-investment related, 12015 Radium St #100, San Antonio, TX 78216, business coaching, member, 6/1/04, 5 hrs/month during trading hours; attends meetings. 10) Exit Planners Exchange - San Antonio Chapter, non-investment related, 15600 San Pedro, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78232, member, 2/1/18, _3_ hrs/month during trading hours; attends meetings.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 28, 2025 - Present
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
Office #1: 9901ih 10 West Suite 670, San Antonio, TX 78230RIA
CRD#: 297713
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past
July 6, 2018 - March 14, 2025
ENLIGHTENED FINANCE LLC
RIA
CRD#: 282965
San Antonio, TX
Past
March 21, 2007 - June 27, 2018
CSSC BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 141630
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past
October 9, 2001 - March 21, 2007
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past
January 26, 2001 - September 4, 2018
TRUSTEE EMPOWERMENT & PROTECTION, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 108249
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past
July 13, 2000 - August 31, 2001
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
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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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | OAK KNOLL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | MICHAEL MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | JOSHUA TREE INVESTMENTS | GIARDINA & BRESETT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | GBK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY | ENVISION FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, LLC | EAGLE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC | DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | DONOHUE CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | CORNERSTONE ADVISORY CONSULTING, LLC | CONDLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CLEAR PERSPECTIVE ADVISORS, LLC | BLACKHEATH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP
CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2018 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Texas(3/28/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | OAK KNOLL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | MICHAEL MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | JOSHUA TREE INVESTMENTS | GIARDINA & BRESETT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | GBK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY | ENVISION FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, LLC | EAGLE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC | DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | DONOHUE CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | CORNERSTONE ADVISORY CONSULTING, LLC | CONDLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CLEAR PERSPECTIVE ADVISORS, LLC | BLACKHEATH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP
CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
Greensboro, NC
Mailing Address
Phone number
(336) 715-3300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17
SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 500 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 306,343,419 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 11/27/2024 | ||
| 02/27/2024 | ||
| 04/28/2023 |
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