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Steven Schleupner

ChFC®
COUNCILOR WEALTH
Smithsburg, MD
·CRD# 4646290·23 years experience

Professional Summary

Steven Schleupner, ChFC®, who also goes by Steve Schleupner, Steven Douglas Schleupner, is a registered financial advisor currently at COUNCILOR WEALTH LLC located in Smithsburg, Maryland. Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Steven has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Steve Schleupner, Steven Douglas Schleupner

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Credentials

ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant

Years of Experience

23 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

COUNCILOR WEALTH LLCCurrent·CRD# 170858
RIA
Smithsburg, MD
August 28, 2025 - Present

Past

YOU TREE, LLCPast·CRD# 312122
RIA
Smithsburg, MD
February 4, 2021 - September 8, 2025
ONE DAY IN JULY LLCPast·CRD# 284335
RIA
Burlington, VT
March 18, 2019 - December 2, 2020
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 20472
RIA
Williston, VT
December 19, 2014 - June 13, 2017
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 20472
BD
Williston, VT
December 19, 2014 - June 13, 2017
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 13941
RIA
Montpelier, VT
July 10, 2014 - November 13, 2014
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 13941
BD
Montpelier, VT
July 3, 2014 - November 13, 2014
STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.Past·CRD# 43036
BD
Bloomington, IL
February 27, 2014 - March 18, 2014
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 46173
RIA
Frederick, MD
February 3, 2005 - January 22, 2014
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 46173
BD
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January 19, 2005 - January 22, 2014
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
RIA
Frederick, MD
October 6, 2003 - January 5, 2005
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
May 14, 2003 - January 5, 2005

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Current Firm

CW
COUNCILOR WEALTH LLC

BARNHARD, JUDY P | MBI LLC | MAY BARNHARD INVESTMENTS, LLC DBA MBI, LLC | MAY BARNHARD INVESTMENTS LLC, D/B/A MBI LLC | MAY BARNHARD INVESTMENTS LLC | COUNCILOR WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 170858 / SEC#: 801-110144
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2017 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - District of Columbia (6/28/2017 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (7/28/2017 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (6/28/2017 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

7910 Woodmont Ave, Suite 500, Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone Number

(301) 986-0600

# of Employees

13

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 7 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (10/9/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

395

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$316,945,133

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

Steven Schleupner is a Divorce Financial Planning professional for the accounting firm, Councilor Buchanan & Mitchell. Not investment -related. Start date: August 25, 2025. Approx. 36 hours a week spent on OBA

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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".
CW
COUNCILOR WEALTH LLC

BARNHARD, JUDY P | MBI LLC | MAY BARNHARD INVESTMENTS, LLC DBA MBI, LLC | MAY BARNHARD INVESTMENTS LLC, D/B/A MBI LLC | MAY BARNHARD INVESTMENTS LLC | COUNCILOR WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 170858 / SEC#: 801-110144
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2017 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - District of Columbia (6/28/2017 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (7/28/2017 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (6/28/2017 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).

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
Maryland
(8/28/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

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 Jul 2003About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jun 2017About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2003About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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