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Steven Backus

Operose Advisors · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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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Facts

FirmOperose Advisors
Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Fixed fees
Assets under management$2.06B across 1,655 accounts
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in WI · CRD 4622760
Exams passedSeries 63 (2003) · Series 65 (2005)
Firm size20 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.operoseadvisors.com
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How Steven's firm compares

  • Operose Advisors's average account is about $1.2 million, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 1,655 accounts).

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Questions about Steven

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.

What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms

Where this information comes from

  • SEC adviser records : 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 : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
  • Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.

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