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Stephanie C. Mcelheny

Stephanie C. Mcelheny

ASPEN WEALTH STRATEGIES
Arvada, CO 80002
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CRD#: 5806111
Stephanie C. Mcelheny

Professional summary


Stephanie C. Mcelheny, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at ASPEN WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC located in Arvada, Colorado.

Stephanie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Stephanie has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography


Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband, Steve, and their Corgi fur-child, Myron. She is an outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking, camping, cycling, and snowboarding. Stephanie also takes great pride in cheering on her hometown sports teams and alma mater–the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates, as well as the Penn State Nittany Lions.
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What are your service offerings?
Tax Planning
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Socially Responsible Investing
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Retirement Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Charitable Giving
Financial Psychology/Coaching
Fixed Fee (Subscription, Retai...
LGBT Couples and Families
Special Needs Planning
Tax Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. Aspen Wealth Planning LLC - Investment Related - 8333 Ralston Road, Suite 2, Arvada, CO 80002 - Manager and Co-Owner - 06/2024 - 160 hours per month - sub-entity of Aspen Wealth Strategies that provides financial planning services on both an AUM and hourly basis. 2. Aspen Wealth Planning - Investment Related - At reported business location(s) - DBA name for Aspen Wealth Strategies.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2012

Experience


Current

November 6, 2020 - Present

ASPEN WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 8333 Ralston Road, Suite 2, Arvada, CO 80002
RIA
CRD#: 307424
Arvada, CO
Past

March 20, 2020 - March 31, 2020

ASPEN WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 307424
Arvada, CO
Past

April 16, 2018 - November 9, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
ARVADA, CO
Past

April 16, 2018 - November 9, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ARVADA, CO
Past

November 3, 2017 - March 30, 2018

DUNSTON FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 226692
DENVER, CO
Past

December 13, 2016 - November 9, 2017

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

December 13, 2016 - November 9, 2017

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

August 31, 2012 - November 16, 2016

HEFREN-TILLOTSON, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 53
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

April 27, 2012 - November 16, 2016

HEFREN-TILLOTSON, INC.

BD
CRD#: 53
PITTSBURGH, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ASPEN WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
ASPEN WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
ASPEN WEALTH PLANNING | ASPEN WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 307424 / SEC#: 801-119473

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2020 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Colorado
(11/6/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/30/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


ASPEN WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
ASPEN WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
ASPEN WEALTH PLANNING | ASPEN WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 307424 / SEC#: 801-119473

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8333 Ralston Road, Suite 2, Arvada, CO 80002
Mailing Address
Phone number
(303) 421-1113
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ASPEN WEALTH DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (1/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,142
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 279,717,057

Red Flags


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Company Information


ASPEN WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

ASPEN WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 307424Arvada, CO 80002

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