Walter S. Less

TRAJAN WEALTH, L.L.C.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255

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CRD#: 5191948

Professional summary

Walter Steven Less is a registered financial advisor currently at TRAJAN WEALTH, L.L.C. located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) INSURANCE SALES; INVESTMENT-RELATED; INSURANCE AGENT; APPROXIMATELY 40 HRS/DURING TRADING HOURS; SALES OF VARIOUS INSURANCE PRODUCTS. 2) 07/27/2023 - LADY TRACY LLC - Not Investment Related - Home Based - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Owner - Start Date 06/01/2023 - 2 Hours Per Month/ 0 Hours During Trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 27, 2026 - Present

TRAJAN WEALTH, L.L.C.

Office #1: 18700 North Hayden Road Suite 470, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

RIA

CRD#: 158847

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

September 25, 2018 - July 30, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

DUNEDIN, FL

Past

September 25, 2018 - July 30, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

DUNEDIN, FL

Past

January 31, 2017 - October 2, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Past

January 31, 2017 - October 2, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Past

May 14, 2014 - February 7, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Past

May 13, 2014 - February 7, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Past

September 14, 2011 - May 16, 2014

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 127787

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Past

September 29, 2009 - August 16, 2011

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13787

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Past

May 11, 2009 - May 22, 2014

FIRST SOUTHEAST INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 45555

CONWAY, SC

Past

November 22, 2006 - May 7, 2009

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

CHERAW, SC

Past

September 12, 2006 - May 7, 2009

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

CHERAW, SC

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".

TRAJAN WEALTH, L.L.C.

TRAJAN WEALTH, L.L.C. | VALLEY FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

CRD#: 158847 / SEC#: 801-100392

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2015 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/25/2016 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2016 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2012 Terminated)

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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

California
(7/27/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/19/2006

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: 9/11/2006

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

TRAJAN WEALTH, L.L.C.

TRAJAN WEALTH, L.L.C. | VALLEY FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

CRD#: 158847 / SEC#: 801-100392

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2015 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/25/2016 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2016 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2012 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

18700 North Hayden Road Suite 470, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Mailing Address

Phone number

(480) 990-3300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

140

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2A (3/20/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	18,370
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,601,785,971

Red Flags

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Walter S. Less

Professional summary

At a Glance

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Walter Steven Less's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

FIRST SOUTHEAST INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TRAJAN WEALTH, L.L.C.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/19/2006

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/11/2006

Current Firm

TRAJAN WEALTH, L.L.C.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

TRAJAN WEALTH, L.L.C.

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