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ChFC
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ChFC

Steven Lear

45 Years of Experience
BrokerSells Insurance

Steven Lear is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Private Client Services, LLC, based in St. Louis Park, MN, with 45 years of industry experience. Steven operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 3,251 clients with $1.1B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
637 advisors
Number of Clients
3,251 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$323K average
Assets Under Management
$1.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $250K2.00%
$250K - $500K1.75%
$500K - $1000K1.50%
$1M+1.25%

Fees may be negotiable. The Investment Model Marketplace provides access to portfolios managed by third party managers, with subscription fees ranging from 0.15% to 1.00% in addition to the IAR advisory fee.

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Your Portfolio Value
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Location

600 Highway 169 South, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Steven is involved in various business and volunteer activities, including serving as an advisory representative for Affiance Financial, LLC (taking nearly full-time), and CEO of Affiance Financial, Inc. He also dedicates time to promoting financial literacy, serving on boards, and fundraising for various organizations.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Private Client Services, LLC
July 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos
Private Client Services, LLCBroker
May 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 11 mos
Affiance Financial LLC
January 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Cetera Advisor Networks LLC
April 2008 - May 2017 · 9 yrs 1 mo
Cetera Advisor Networks LLCBroker
November 1993 - May 2017 · 23 yrs 6 mos
Aam Securities, INC.Broker
October 1985 - November 1993 · 8 yrs 1 mo
Ids Financial Services INC.Broker
May 1980 - October 1985 · 5 yrs 5 mos
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
May 1980 - October 1985 · 5 yrs 5 mos
Ids Marketing CorporationBroker
May 1980 - October 1985 · 5 yrs 5 mos
State Registrations27 states
AZCACOCTDCFLGAILKSMAMDMIMNMTNCNENVNYOHORPARISDTXUTWAWI
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Exams
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