Steven J. Gardner

COZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT

Champaign, IL 61821-7005

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CRD#: 5559098

Professional summary

Steven J Gardner, CFP®, who also goes by Steve Gardner, is a registered financial advisor currently at COZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC located in Champaign, Illinois.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Steven has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Steve Gardner

Other business activities

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1) Licensed Insurance Professional; 1/1/12; Fixed insurance products; 4 hours/month; 4 hours/month during business hours; Commissions.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2012

Experience

Current

January 28, 2011 - Present

COZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

Office #1: 2501 Galen Drive, Champaign, IL 61821-7005

RIA

CRD#: 104764

Champaign, IL

Past

January 12, 2011 - October 14, 2021

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285

CHAMPAIGN, IL

Past

October 8, 2008 - December 14, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

CHAMPAIGN, IL

Past

September 16, 2008 - December 14, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

CHAMPAIGN, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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COZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

COZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | ILLINI WEALTH

CRD#: 104764 / SEC#: 801-18060

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/1982 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

Illinois
(1/28/2011)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/3/2008

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: 9/15/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

COZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

COZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | ILLINI WEALTH

CRD#: 104764 / SEC#: 801-18060

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/1982 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2501 Galen Drive, Champaign, IL 61821-7005

Mailing Address

P. O. Box 3669, Champaign, IL 61826-3669

Phone number

(217) 356-8363

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - MAY 2025 (5/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,424
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,240,693,977

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/11/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Steven J. Gardner

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

COZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/3/2008

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/15/2008

Current Firm

COZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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COZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

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