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Stephen J. Witte

EQUITA FINANCIAL NETWORK
Byron Center, MI
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CRD#: 6703652
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Professional summary


Stephen Jay Witte, who also goes by Stephen Witte, Steve Witte, is a registered financial advisor currently at EQUITA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. located in Byron Center, Michigan.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Stephen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen Witte | Steve Witte

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

April 9, 2025 - Present

EQUITA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 277031
Byron Center, MI
Past

April 2, 2020 - October 18, 2024

MIDWEST CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125389
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

September 29, 2016 - April 1, 2020

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137658
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

September 29, 2016 - April 1, 2020

BROOKSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 153467
GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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".
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EQUITA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.
ABEONA WEALTH, LLC | YOUR STORY FINANCIAL, LLC | WHITE ALLIUM WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | WEALTHCHOICE, LLC | VISIBLE WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | TRUMAN WEALTH ADVISORS | NEXT STEP FINANCIAL, LLC | MOUNTAIN WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | MODERN FAMILY FINANCE, LLC | METHOD FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | METHOD FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC. | FEATHERED PADDLE WEALTH PARTNERS | EQUITA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | EQUILA FINANCIAL, LLC | ASTRAEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | AEGLEWEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 277031 / SEC#: 801-120628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2021 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2021 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/25/2021 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2021 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2021 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2021 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2021 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2021 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Michigan
(4/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/29/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


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EQUITA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.
ABEONA WEALTH, LLC | YOUR STORY FINANCIAL, LLC | WHITE ALLIUM WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | WEALTHCHOICE, LLC | VISIBLE WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | TRUMAN WEALTH ADVISORS | NEXT STEP FINANCIAL, LLC | MOUNTAIN WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | MODERN FAMILY FINANCE, LLC | METHOD FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | METHOD FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC. | FEATHERED PADDLE WEALTH PARTNERS | EQUITA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | EQUILA FINANCIAL, LLC | ASTRAEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | AEGLEWEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 277031 / SEC#: 801-120628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2021 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2021 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/25/2021 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2021 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2021 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2021 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2021 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
500 Office Center Drive Suite 400, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Mailing Address
500 Office Center Drive Suite 400, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone number
(800) 604-0176
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
19

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,476
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 412,310,129

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Company Information


EQUITA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.

CRD#: 277031Byron Center, MI

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