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Steven Lee Shipe

Advisor at Cetera — Maurertown, VA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

19 years

Location

Maurertown, VA

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,209

Across 5,116 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Steven Shipe is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and HD Vest Insurance Agency, as well as tax preparation and accounting work through his own practice and with Lawrence R. Yoder CPA. He also serves as the treasurer for the Elect Morris For Supervisor Committee, managing campaign finance compliance and reporting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Maurertown, VA

Maurertown VA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Virginia

Work history

19 years of industry experience

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Maurertown, VA

HD Vest Insurance Agency, LLC

2019 - 2025 • 6 years

Maurertown, VA

Lawrence R. Yoder CPA

2016 - Present • 10 years

Broadway, VA

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2008 - 2025 • 17 years

Maurertown, VA

Avantax Advisory Services

2007 - 2025 • 18 years

Maurertown, VA

Steven L. Shire, EA

2001 - Present • 25 years

Maurertown, VA

Disclosures

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Series 66

Front Royal, VA

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Options & derivatives strategies
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Series 63, Series 65

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Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Series 66

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ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Series 63, Series 66

Strasburg, VA

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Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Calan J

Series 63, Series 66

Edinburg, VA

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Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Judy B

Series 66

Toms Brook, VA

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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