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Steve K Danekas

Advisor at OSAIC — Rockton, IL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

27 years

Location

Rockton, IL

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OSAIC

Institution

Total advisors

7,832

Across 3,563 offices

Clients per advisor

73 Low

Avg AUM per client

$398,336 Typical

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Steve Danekas is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Rockton, Illinois, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 28 years before joining Osaic Wealth. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors such as high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios.

Client services

Based on OSAIC

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

Expertise

Based on OSAIC

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on OSAIC

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally range up to $25,000, fixed fees for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services range from $500 - $15,000.

Commissions

Advisory Representatives also receive commissions for brokerage and insurance products sold through Osaic Wealth as a broker-dealer.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally range from $0 - $750 per hour for financial planning and consulting, and $50 - $750 per hour for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services.

Other

Account minimum: $5,500 Fee-only: Hourly fees for financial planning or consulting services generally range from $0 - $750 per hour, not exceeding $25,000 total fees. Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting generally range up to $25,000, and fixed fees for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services range from $500 - $15,000, hourly fees $50 - $750 per hour.

Location

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Rockton, IL

Rockton IL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

27 years of industry experience

Osaic wealth Inc

2026 - Present • 1 year

Rockton, IL

UnEMPLOYED

2025 - 2026 • 1 year

Rockton, IL

Edward D. Jones & CO., L.P.

1997 - 2025 • 28 years

Rockford, IL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 63, Series 65

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Rockford, IL

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Loves Park, IL

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