# Steven Backus

> Steven Backus is a fee-only financial advisor at Operose Advisors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Operose Advisors reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Operose Advisors
- **Based in:** Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $2.06B across 1,655 accounts
- **CRD:** 4622760 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/4622760)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in WI
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (2003), Series 65 (2005)
- **Firm size:** 20 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.operoseadvisors.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steven Backus a fee-only financial advisor?

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

### How does Steven charge for financial advice?

Steven's firm, Operose Advisors, reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Steven Backus based?

Steven Backus is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

### Is Steven Backus registered with the SEC?

Yes. Steven Backus is registered as an investment adviser representative in WI (CRD 4622760), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Operose Advisors manage?

Operose Advisors reports $2.06B across 1,655 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Steven Backus?

Through Steven's website, www.operoseadvisors.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/4622760): 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

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