# Christian Becnel

> Christian Becnel is a fee-only financial advisor at Steel Grove in Memphis, Tennessee. Christian focuses on founders (pre-exit), estate & legacy planning and family wealth transfer. Steel Grove reports charging a percentage of assets, fixed fees and performance-based fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Steel Grove
- **Based in:** Memphis, Tennessee
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Fixed fees; Performance-based fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $1.64B across 884 accounts
- **Specialties:** Founders (pre-exit), Estate & legacy planning, Family wealth transfer
- **Works with:** Founders, Ultra high net worth, Multi-generational families
- **CRD:** 7796282 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7796282)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in TN, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2023)
- **Firm size:** 13 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.steelgrove.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Christian Becnel a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Christian holds no broker registration, and Steel Grove reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Christian charge for financial advice?

Christian's firm, Steel Grove, reports charging a percentage of assets, fixed fees and performance-based fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Christian Becnel based?

Christian Becnel is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

### What does Christian specialize in?

Christian's specialties include founders (pre-exit), estate & legacy planning and family wealth transfer. Christian works with founders, ultra high net worth and multi-generational families.

### Is Christian Becnel registered with the SEC?

Yes. Christian Becnel is registered as an investment adviser representative in TN and TX (CRD 7796282), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Steel Grove manage?

Steel Grove reports $1.64B across 884 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Christian Becnel?

Through Christian's website, www.steelgrove.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7796282): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (http://steelgrove.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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