Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

RIASEC RegisteredEst. 2016

Total AUM

$36.7B

Discretionary

$30B

82% of AUM

Avg account

$508K

Accounts

72,273

Employees

549

Advisory reps

479

Firm details

Headquarters: Stamford, Connecticut
CRD number: 283004
Registered since: March 16, 2016
Website: www.stewardpartners.com
Custodians: RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC., PERSHING LLC
Fee structure: Percentage of AUM, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees
Client types: HNWI75.94%
Individuals18.55%
Corporations / Businesses3.42%
Pension & Profit Sharing Plans1.23%
Charitable Organizations0.86%
Services: Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for IndividualsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers

Firm profile

FINTRX

Overview

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser organized as an LLC and operating since 2016. The firm serves both individual/family and institutional clients and combines advisory services with broker-dealer and insurance broker activities. Its advisory offering spans financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selection of other advisers. Steward Partners charges fees tied to assets under management as well as hourly and fixed-fee arrangements. The firm identifies as an active ESG investor and reports both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates. The firm has been recognized in industry rankings over multiple years, including placement among the Financial Times’ Top 300 RIA firms (2020) and repeated appearances in Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms (2021–2025). More recent recognitions include Citywire’s 50 Growers Across America and AdvisorHub’s 50 RIA Firms to Watch in 2026.