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Susan Marie Steel

Susan M. Steel

DEERFIELD
CARMEL, IN
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CRD#: 4346489
Susan Marie Steel

Professional summary


Susan Marie Steel, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at DEERFIELD located in Carmel, Indiana.

Susan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Susan has worked at 1 firm .

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What are your service offerings?
Tax Planning
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Socially Responsible Investing
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Long-term Care
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Social Security Planning
Education Planning
Retirement Income Management
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Women's Financial Planning Iss...
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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: 1996

Experience


Current

March 30, 2004 - Present

DEERFIELD

RIA
CRD#: 104964
CARMEL, IN
Past

April 7, 1999 - December 31, 2003

DEERFIELD

RIA
CRD#: 104964
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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".
DEERFIELD
DEERFIELD
DEERFIELD | DEERFIELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | DEERFIELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 104964 / SEC#: 801-25156

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/1985 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(4/30/2012)
IAR
Indiana
(3/30/2004)

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Current Firm


DEERFIELD
DEERFIELD
DEERFIELD | DEERFIELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | DEERFIELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 104964 / SEC#: 801-25156

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/1985 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
310 E. 96th Street Suite 375, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(317) 469-2455
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (5/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts938
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 958,738,339

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/05/2025
Cover Page
09/24/2024
01/04/2024
01/09/2023

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Company Information


DEERFIELD

DEERFIELD

CRD#: 104964Carmel, IN

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