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Steven Bankler

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
SAN ANTONIO, TX
·CRD# 4215092·26 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY·CRD# 297713
RIA
9901ih 10 West Suite 670, San Antonio, TX 78230
March 28, 2025 - Present
ENLIGHTENED FINANCE LLC·CRD# 282965
RIA
San Antonio, TX
July 6, 2018 - March 14, 2025
CSSC BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 141630
BD
San Antonio, TX
March 21, 2007 - June 27, 2018
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION·CRD# 4806
BD
San Antonio, TX
October 9, 2001 - March 21, 2007
TRUSTEE EMPOWERMENT & PROTECTION, INC.·CRD# 108249
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San Antonio, TX
January 26, 2001 - September 4, 2018
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7461
BD
Atlanta, GA
July 13, 2000 - August 31, 2001

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Current Firm

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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | PAINT CREEK INVESTMENT ADVISORS | 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 | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP

CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2018 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

Greensboro, NC

Phone Number

(336) 715-3300

# of Employees

16

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 10 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A BROCHURE (7/23/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

501

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$322,258,950

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/01/2026Cover PageReport
10/27/2025Cover PageReport
11/27/2024Cover PageReport
02/27/2024Cover PageReport

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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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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | PAINT CREEK INVESTMENT ADVISORS | 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 | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP

CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2018 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.
IAR
Texas
(3/28/2025)

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Exams

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

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2000About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jun 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2002About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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