Steven Jay Backus
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.
At a Glance
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
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Years of Experience
23 years in the financial services industry
Current & Past Employments
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Current Firm
OPEROSE ADVISORS LLC | OPEROSE PARTNERS LLC
Contact Information
Main Address
731 North Water Street Suite 790, Milwaukee, WI 53202Phone Number
(414) 209-3280# of Employees
20SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 6 US states and territories.
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
1,655AUM (Assets Under Management)
$2,063,523,160Accountant Surprise Examination Report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | Cover Page | Report |
| 09/25/2024 | Cover Page | Report |
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Other business activities
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Primary Firm SEC Registration
OPEROSE ADVISORS LLC | OPEROSE PARTNERS LLC
State Registrations and Notice Filings
(3/26/2026)
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Exams
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