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Sam M. Steffan
REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS,
BUFFALO, NY
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CRD#: 6702691
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Professional summary
Sam Michael Steffan, who also goes by Sam Steffan, is a registered financial advisor currently at REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC located in Buffalo, New York and REALTA EQUITIES, INC. located in Wilmington, Delaware.
Sam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Sam has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Sam Steffan
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 5, 2025 - Present
REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 134952
BUFFALO, NY
Current
October 15, 2025 - Present
REALTA EQUITIES, INC.
Office #1: 1201 N. Orange Street Suite 729, Wilmington, DE 19801BD
CRD#: 23769
WILMINGTON, DE
Past
September 30, 2016 - March 7, 2018
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 25900
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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RI
REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC
BARRACK YARD ADVISORS | YOUNGS FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINTHER ASSET MANAGEMENT | WEALTH SOLUTIONS | STAUFFERWILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT | SOMERVILLE INVESTMENTS | REALTA WEALTH | REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC | MCLAUGHLIN FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGEND CAPITAL GROUP | IRON VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HR&S FINANCIAL SERVICES | FOUNDRY WEALTH ADVISORS | DONNELLY, MICHAEL | DONNELLY STEEN & COMPANY | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC. | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC | DIVERSIFIED ASSET MANAGEMENT | COASTAL VALUE PARTNERS | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS | COASTAL ADVISORY GROUP | COASTAL | BLACKBURN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 134952 / SEC#: 801-68000
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2007 Approved)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2007 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2007 Terminated)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(11/26/2025)
RR
Colorado(11/14/2025)
RR
Florida(11/14/2025)
RR
New York(11/5/2025)
IAR
New York(11/5/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(11/14/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/15/2025
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
RI
REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC
BARRACK YARD ADVISORS | YOUNGS FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINTHER ASSET MANAGEMENT | WEALTH SOLUTIONS | STAUFFERWILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT | SOMERVILLE INVESTMENTS | REALTA WEALTH | REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC | MCLAUGHLIN FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGEND CAPITAL GROUP | IRON VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HR&S FINANCIAL SERVICES | FOUNDRY WEALTH ADVISORS | DONNELLY, MICHAEL | DONNELLY STEEN & COMPANY | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC. | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC | DIVERSIFIED ASSET MANAGEMENT | COASTAL VALUE PARTNERS | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS | COASTAL ADVISORY GROUP | COASTAL | BLACKBURN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 134952 / SEC#: 801-68000
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2007 Approved)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2007 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2007 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
1201 N. Orange Street Suite 729, Wilmington, DE 19801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 657-5200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
64
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,958 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 343,465,487 |
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