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Stephen Anthony Hoversten

Advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC — Sonora, CA

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Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63

Experience

15 years

Location

Sonora, CA

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Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

550

Across 276 offices

Clients per advisor

53 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$448,118 Typical

HNW client ratio

3% Low

About

Stephen Hoversten is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MWA Financial Services Inc. and Modern Woodmen Of America. He is based in Sonora, CA. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary programs utilizing in-house models, third-party managers, and integrated solutions through its affiliates.

Client services

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services, typically collected 50% in advance and 50% upon delivery

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.00% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 1.75% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 1.50% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.25% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: Up to 1.00% $3,000,001+: Negotiable or as low as 0.75% depending on program

Commissions

Commission-based compensation may apply for variable insurance products sold through affiliated broker-dealer AIC

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: Varies by program; see specific program minimums below Minimum fee: Minimum annual program fees such as $40 or $50 depending on program Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees charged as hourly fees up to $500/hour or flat fees; one-time or ongoing basis

Location

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Sonora, CA

Sonora CA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California

Work history

15 years of industry experience

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Lincoln, NE

Ameritas Investment Company, LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Lincoln, NE

Capstone Financial Group

2026 - Present • 1 year

Sonora, CA

MWA Financial Services Inc.

2011 - 2026 • 15 years

Rock Island, IL

Modern Woodmen Of America

2010 - 2026 • 16 years

Rock Island, IL

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

Sonora, CA

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Series 63

Sonora, CA

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Retirement income strategy Annuities Wealth management Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Series 63, Series 66

Sonora, CA

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Series 63, Series 65

Sonora, CA

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Brandon M

Series 65

Sonora, CA

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