Steven D. Witter

BENTHAM WEALTH ADVISORS

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221

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CRD#: 5016923

Professional summary

Steven Donald Witter, CFP®, who also goes by Steven D Witter, is a registered financial advisor currently at BENTHAM WEALTH ADVISORS located in Williamsville, New York.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Steven has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Steven D Witter

Other business activities

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.

Steve Witter is the owner of Student Loan Steve, a student loan planning firm that provides advice and repayment options to students, parents, and employers. This activity amounts to less than 10% of his time during trading hours.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2011

Experience

Current

October 11, 2024 - Present

BENTHAM WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 300 International Dr Suite 100, Williamsville, NY 14221

RIA

CRD#: 332035

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY

Past

May 13, 2021 - August 27, 2024

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA

CRD#: 162200

Getzville, NY

Past

March 25, 2021 - August 27, 2024

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA

CRD#: 519

Amherst, NY

Past

June 12, 2017 - December 31, 2020

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA

CRD#: 519

Amherst, NY

Past

January 3, 2017 - August 27, 2024

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

CRD#: 519

Amherst, NY

Past

November 5, 2012 - October 4, 2019

LEGEND ADVISORY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104761

GETZVILLE, NY

Past

July 24, 2006 - January 3, 2017

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 30999

GETZVILLE, NY

Past

March 3, 2006 - June 30, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

ROCHESTER, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BENTHAM WEALTH ADVISORS

BENTHAM WEALTH ADVISORS | BENTHAM WEALTH ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 332035 / SEC#: 801-130680

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2024 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

New York
(10/11/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/28/2006

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/2/2006

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 51

Date: 10/20/2009

Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 11/10/2008

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

BENTHAM WEALTH ADVISORS

BENTHAM WEALTH ADVISORS | BENTHAM WEALTH ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 332035 / SEC#: 801-130680

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2024 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

300 International Dr Suite 100, Williamsville, NY 14221

Mailing Address

Phone number

(716) 580-1500

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (1/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	547
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 92,500,000

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Steven D. Witter

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Steven Donald Witter's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

LEGEND ADVISORY, LLC

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BENTHAM WEALTH ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/28/2006

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/2/2006

Series 51

Date: 10/20/2009

Series 26

Date: 11/10/2008

Current Firm

BENTHAM WEALTH ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

BENTHAM WEALTH ADVISORS

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