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Steven Fortner
WILLIAM BLAIR
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 4983388
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Professional summary
Steven Fortner, who also goes by Steve Fortner, Steven James Fortner, is a registered financial advisor currently at WILLIAM BLAIR located in Chicago, Illinois.
Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Steven has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Steve Fortner | Steven James Fortner
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 12, 2025 - Present
WILLIAM BLAIR
Office #1: The William Blair Building 150 North Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606RIA
BD
CRD#: 1252
Chicago, IL
Current
September 26, 2018 - Present
WILLIAM BLAIR
Office #1: The William Blair Building 150 North Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606RIA
BD
CRD#: 1252
Chicago, IL
Past
May 8, 2015 - February 3, 2016
CITADEL CLEARING LLC
BD
CRD#: 172693
Chicago, IL
Past
March 2, 2015 - February 3, 2016
PALAFOX TRADING LLC
BD
CRD#: 131114
CHICAGO, IL
Past
March 2, 2015 - February 3, 2016
CITADEL SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 116797
CHICAGO, IL
Past
May 29, 2009 - August 1, 2013
PERSHING LLC
BD
CRD#: 7560
LAKE MARY, FL
Past
August 25, 2008 - December 23, 2008
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
ALTAMONTE SPRING, FL
Past
June 26, 2008 - August 25, 2008
MERRIMAC CORPORATE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 35463
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL
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".
WILLIAM BLAIR
WILLIAM BLAIR | WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY L.L.C. | WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY
CRD#: 1252 / SEC#: 801-688, 8-2698
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/24/1947 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(2/10/2026)
RR
Arkansas(2/10/2026)
RR
California(6/30/2025)
RR
Colorado(6/30/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(6/30/2025)
RR
Florida(6/30/2025)
RR
Georgia(6/30/2025)
RR
Hawaii(6/30/2025)
RR
Idaho(7/14/2025)
RR
Illinois(7/30/2019)
IAR
Illinois(11/12/2025)
RR
Indiana(6/30/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(6/30/2025)
RR
Mississippi(1/27/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(3/8/2024)
RR
New Mexico(2/10/2026)
RR
New York(6/30/2025)
RR
Ohio(7/1/2025)
RR
Oregon(6/30/2025)
RR
Puerto Rico(2/10/2026)
RR
South Dakota(6/30/2025)
RR
Texas(6/30/2025)
RR
Washington(6/30/2025)
RR
Wyoming(2/27/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
WILLIAM BLAIR
WILLIAM BLAIR | WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY L.L.C. | WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY
CRD#: 1252 / SEC#: 801-688, 8-2698
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/24/1947 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
The William Blair Building 150 North Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
The William Blair Building 150 North Riverside, Chicago, IL 60606-1594
Phone number
(312) 236-1600
Established
Delaware since 10/30/1995
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
469
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WBC HOLDINGS, L.P. | HOLDING COMPANY | |
| CITARDI, CISSIE | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, GENERAL COUNSEL | 6642613 |
| DEVORE, RYAN JACOB | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 3049671 |
| GLEDHILL, BRENT WALKER | PRESIDENT, CEO | 2921069 |
| KENDALL, ROBERT DANIEL | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 2765873 |
| MCLAUGHLIN, SCOTT THOMAS | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 2481285 |
| RASAVONGXAY, WILLSON B | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6593731 |
| SATTERFIELD, BETH A | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 6011858 |
| TOLE, STEVEN ROBERT | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 5885283 |
| TRIMBERGER, MICHAEL WILLIAM | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, CFO | 5329834 |
| ZIMMER, MATTHEW MONTGOMERY | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 4157826 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 37,973 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 58,329,726,421 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 29 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 1 |
Red Flags
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