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Stephen D. Burleson

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS
STUART, FL 34996
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CRD#: 6837029
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Professional summary


Stephen Deryl Burleson, who also goes by Stephen Deryl Burleson, is a registered financial advisor currently at HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS located in Stuart, Florida and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Stuart, Florida.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Stephen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen Deryl Burleson

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. HBKS Wealth Advisors; Yes; 1000 SE Monterey Commons Blvd Suite 101 Stuart, FL 34996; RIA; Financial Advisor; 02/2024; 180; 130; financial advisor. 2. Fixed Insurance; Yes; 1000 SE Monterey Commons Blvd Suite 101 Stuart, FL 34996; Fixed/Traditional Insurance; Agent; 02/2024; 180; 130; Sales of Fixed/Traditional Insurance. 3. PKS Financial; Yes; 80 State St Albany, NY 12207; Fixed/Traditional Insurance; Agent; 03/2024; 5; 5; Sales of Fixed/Traditional Insurance products. 4. HBK SORCE INSURANCE LLC. INVESTMENT RELATED. 6603 SUMMIT DR, CANFIELD, OH 44406. INSURANCE AGENCY. INSURANCE AGENT. 02/2024. 5 HRS MONTH/5 HRS DURING TRADING. INSURANCE SALES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 22, 2024 - Present

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 1000 Se Monterey Commons Blvd Suite 101, Stuart, FL 34996
RIA
CRD#: 112139
STUART, FL
Current

March 14, 2024 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 1000 Se Monterey Commons Blvd Suite 101, Stuart, FL 34996
BD
CRD#: 35747
STUART, FL
Past

June 1, 2020 - December 8, 2023

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 463
STUART, FL
Past

May 29, 2020 - December 8, 2023

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
STUART, FL
Past

November 9, 2017 - June 1, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
JUPITER, FL
Past

September 29, 2017 - June 1, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
JUPITER, FL

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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HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS
HBK ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | PRESQUE ISLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEVEL 3 | HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS | HBK SORCE FINANCIAL LLC | HBK SORCE ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 112139 / SEC#: 801-60424

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2001 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2000 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2001 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2017 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
(3/14/2024)
RR
Florida
(3/14/2024)
IAR
Florida
(3/22/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(3/14/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/7/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


HW
HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS
HBK ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | PRESQUE ISLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEVEL 3 | HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS | HBK SORCE FINANCIAL LLC | HBK SORCE ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 112139 / SEC#: 801-60424

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2001 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2000 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2001 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2725 Colonial Ave, Erie, PA 16506
Mailing Address
Phone number
(814) 836-5776
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
109

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS ADV 2A 11-12-25 (11/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts21,190
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,661,939,874

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/25/2024
Cover Page
07/28/2023

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Company Information


HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 112139Stuart, FL 34996

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