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Steven A. Hoffman

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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CRD#: 6255397
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Professional summary


Steven Ari Hoffman, who also goes by Steve Hoffman, is a registered financial advisor currently at IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC located in Sunnyvale, California and INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Steven has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steve Hoffman

Other business activities


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BACKPROJECT CORPORATION/INVESTMENT RELATED - NO/170 N. WOLFE ROAD, SUNNYVALE, CA 94086 (408)730-1111/MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER/CEO/12.2001/120/100/IN CHARGE OF OVERALL OPERATIONS AND CUSTOMER TRAINING#10;#10; HEARTLAND INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 8301 EAST PRENTICE AVENUE, GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111; FINANCIAL EDUCATION; CERTIFIED FINANCIAL EDUCATOR INSTRUCTOR; 08/2013; 0-40 HRS/MONTH; FINANCIAL EDUCATOR..... HIFE COLLEGE PLANNING; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 8301 EAST PRENTICE AVENUE, STE 312, GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111; COLLEGE PLANNING; COLLEGE PLANNING CONSULTANT; 08/2013; 0-40 HRS/MONTH...... RENTAL PROPERTIES; YES-INVESTMENT RELATED; 170 N. WOLFE RD, SUNNYVALE CA 94086; INCOME PROPERTIES; OWNER; 02/1992; 0-8 HRS/MONTH.... REAL ESTATE BROKER; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 170 N. WOLFE RD, SUNNYVALE CA 94086; FROM TIME TO TIME, I REFER PEOPLE WHOM NEED REAL ESTATE SERVICES TO A LICENSED REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL. I MAY REPRESENT OTHERS IN THE PURCHASE/SALE OF REAL ESTATE; SELF PROPRIETOR; 12/1993; 0-8 HRS/MONTH; REAL ESTATE BROKER SUNNYVALE-CUPERTINO ADULT SCHOOL, FREMONT UNION HUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT; START DATE 6/2015; TEACHER OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION; 8 HRS/MON OUTSIDE OF TRADING HOURS; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. WealthTuneup - investment-related; 170 N. Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 - Personalized IPLLC web presence through Forefield/Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions Inc. - Sole Proprietor; 02/2014; 20-40 hours per week; web presence for marketing purposes USA Tax Centers - non-investment related; 170 N. Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086; Tax Prep and Estate Planning Services; Sole Proprietor; 12/2016; 5-10 hrs per week; Providing Tax Prep and Estate Planning integration into selected prospects and clients

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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®
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Experience


Current

February 5, 2020 - Present

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 170 N. Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
RIA
CRD#: 305772
Sunnyvale, CA
Current

January 5, 2015 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Charlotte, NC
Past

January 28, 2015 - September 15, 2021

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 146344
Sunnyvale, CA
Past

March 24, 2014 - November 19, 2014

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
MILPITAS, CA
Past

January 24, 2014 - February 7, 2014

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
ALVISO, CA

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".
IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 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.
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
California
(1/5/2015)
IAR
California
(2/5/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/1/2018)
IAR
Oklahoma
(2/5/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/26/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5950 Fairview Road, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(980) 326-3335
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
112

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CHASE CARLIN ADV PART 2B (11/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,887
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 456,110,407

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Company Information


IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772Sunnyvale, CA 94086

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