Stephen Byars

MONEYWATCH ADVISORS

LEXINGTON, KY 40508

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CRD#: 7068766

Professional summary

Stephen Byars, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MONEYWATCH ADVISORS, INC. located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Stephen has worked at 1 firm .

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2019

Experience

Current

March 26, 2019 - Present

MONEYWATCH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 121 Walton Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508

RIA

CRD#: 107337

LEXINGTON, KY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MONEYWATCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 107337 / SEC#: 801-26952

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/1986 Approved)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/6/2021 Terminated)

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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

Kentucky
(3/26/2019)

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Current Firm

MONEYWATCH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 107337 / SEC#: 801-26952

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/1986 Approved)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/6/2021 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

121 Walton Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508

Mailing Address

Phone number

(859) 268-1117

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 ADV (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,418
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 291,333,906

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/29/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/23/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/20/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Stephen Byars

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

MONEYWATCH ADVISORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MONEYWATCH ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Current Firm

MONEYWATCH ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

MONEYWATCH ADVISORS, INC.

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