Stephen R. Smith

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Schaumburg, IL 60173

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CRD#: 6713437

Professional summary

Stephen Richard Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Schaumburg, Illinois and STEPHEN SMITH FINANCIAL INC. located in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Stephen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 5, 2025 - Present

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1701 E Woodfield Rd Ste 810, Schaumburg, IL 60173

RIA

CRD#: 282580

Schaumburg, IL

Current

December 3, 2025 - Present

STEPHEN SMITH FINANCIAL INC.

Office #1: 1701 East Woodfield Road Suite 810, Schaumburg, IL 60173

RIA

CRD#: 339402

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

January 10, 2024 - November 4, 2025

WEALTH BUILDER FUNDS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 328782

CARY, IL

Past

July 12, 2018 - January 15, 2026

SIGNIFICANT WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 293060

CARY, IL

Past

October 27, 2016 - February 20, 2024

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 19935

HAWTHORN WOODS, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 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
(11/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/27/2016

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2950 Sw Mcclure Road Suite B, Topeka, KS 66614

Mailing Address

Phone number

(866) 363-9595

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

602

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (10/1/2025)

FORM ADV PART 2A (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	111,059
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 37,525,706,084

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Stephen R. Smith

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

STEPHEN SMITH FINANCIAL INC.

WEALTH BUILDER FUNDS LLC

SIGNIFICANT WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/27/2016

Current Firm

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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