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Steven J. Backus

OPEROSE ADVISORS
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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CRD#: 4622760
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Professional summary

Steven Jay Backus is a registered financial advisor currently at OPEROSE ADVISORS LLC located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Steven has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 26, 2026 - Present

OPEROSE ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 731 North Water Street Suite 790, Milwaukee, WI 53202
RIA
CRD#: 287465
Milwaukee, WI
Past

January 29, 2010 - March 20, 2026

JOHNSON WEALTH INC.

RIA
CRD#: 125557
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

September 8, 2009 - June 2, 2016

CLEARY GULL INC.

RIA
CRD#: 45309
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

December 17, 2008 - June 2, 2016

CLEARY GULL INC.

BD
CRD#: 45309
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

January 30, 2007 - December 2, 2008

ZIEGLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 135622
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 29, 2005 - December 2, 2008

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 61
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 6, 2005 - October 17, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 13, 2003 - December 31, 2004

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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OA
OPEROSE ADVISORS LLC
OPEROSE ADVISORS LLC | OPEROSE PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 287465 / SEC#: 801-118313

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2020 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2020 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2020 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
Wisconsin
(3/26/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/10/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/19/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 6/2/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 3/10/2005
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/11/2003
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

OA
OPEROSE ADVISORS LLC
OPEROSE ADVISORS LLC | OPEROSE PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 287465 / SEC#: 801-118313

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2020 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2020 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
731 North Water Street Suite 790, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(414) 209-3280
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

OPEROSE ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A 2023-06-23 (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,418
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,929,495,968

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/25/2025
Cover Page
Report
09/25/2024
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

OPEROSE ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 287465Milwaukee, WI 53202

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