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Stephen Lee Block

Stephen Lee Block

CFA
Wealth Advisor & Partner·ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS
WALNUT CREEK, CA
·CRD# 4584035·21 years experience

Professional Summary

Stephen Lee Block, CFA is a registered financial advisor currently at ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC located in Walnut Creek, California. Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Stephen has worked at 3 firms.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Biography

Steve is an independent financial advisor in his fourth decade of helping clients reach their financial goals through investment analysis and financial planning. Prior to joining Elevation Wealth Partners, he managed individuals’ wealth at Bay Isle Financial, from 1996 to 2005, and at Phocas Financial, which he co-founded, from 2005 to 2023. In addition, Steve has extensive experience with institutional portfolios in the small cap value and large cap value strategy, managing over $1 billion...

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/xxxxxx

Website

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Credentials

CFA
Chartered Financial Analyst

Years of Experience

21 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 123971
RIA
2121 North California Blvd Suite 290, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
October 11, 2023 - Present
PHOCAS FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 135470
RIA
Alameda, CA
January 13, 2009 - February 15, 2024
BAY ISLE FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 119026
RIA
Oakland, CA
March 8, 2002 - April 26, 2005

Education

University of California, San Diego

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Quantitative Economic Decision Science, BA

Quantitative Economic Decision Science, BA

University of Michigan Ross School of Business

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Accounting and Finance, MBA

Accounting and Finance, MBA

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Current Firm

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ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | ZRC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ZRC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 123971 / SEC#: 801-81152
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/17/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (4/17/2015 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

2121 North California Blvd Suite 290, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Phone Number

(925) 962-5600

# of Employees

8

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 5 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ELEVATION FORM ADV PART 2A & B BROCHURE (2026) (8/26/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,000

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$670,748,146

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Other business activities

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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".
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ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | ZRC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ZRC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 123971 / SEC#: 801-81152
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/17/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (4/17/2015 Terminated)
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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
California
(10/11/2023)

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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