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Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Total advisors

484

Across 168 offices

Clients per advisor

86 High

Avg AUM per client

$831,870 High

HNW client ratio

56% Very High

About

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC‑registered, enterprise‑scale RIA that manages roughly $36.7 billion in regulatory assets and supports a national advisor base. It serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting and managed account programs.

The firm provides both discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management through Steward Partners‑branded solutions (Personalized, Guided and Discretionary Portfolios, UMAs, Separate Account and Strategy Solutions) and by selecting third‑party money managers and model portfolios; its due‑diligence process is coordinated with custodial and platform partners such as Pershing, Raymond James and SMArtX. Clients can participate in wrap‑fee or non‑wrap programs, receive ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, and obtain financial planning or consulting services that may be implemented through the firm’s advisory programs.

Distinctive features disclosed in the brochure include a December 2025 strategic capital transaction with Ares Management and an expanded lending relationship, a new RIA managed account custodial option through Folio/Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions, and a Steward Partners‑sponsored UMA custodied at Raymond James, alongside an affiliated broker‑dealer (SPIS). The firm also discloses revenue‑sharing and marketing‑support arrangements with custodians, referral and structured‑product referral fees, recruitment‑loan and equity award programs for advisors, and the facilitation of third‑party estate‑planning services (including Wealth.com), all of which the brochure identifies as potential conflicts subject to firm disclosure and oversight.

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Expertise

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy

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Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Demographic focus

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals

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Location

545 Lincoln Ave, Suite 15

Winnetka IL 60093

Advisors at this office

4

Advisors at this office

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Daniel L

CFP®, Series 66

Winnetka, IL

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Daniel Lockwood is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James & Associates, Waddell & Reed, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, he is a board member of the Foundation for Heating and Speech Resources, a nonprofit organization based in Chicago. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account programs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various Steward Partners-branded and third-party solutions.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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Iain P

Series 65

Winnetka, IL

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Iain Purdom is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and entering his first year in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at Waverly Advisors, Old Second National Bank, and various positions outside finance, including at Aldi, Vinyard Vines, and Elmhurst University. He has been involved with Black Sheep Golf Club for six years. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management solutions.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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Seth L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Winnetka, IL

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Seth Lesondak is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. Prior to joining Steward Partners in 2024, he worked at Raymond James & Associates from 2020 to 2024 and held various positions in investment and service roles dating back to 2014. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets, serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party solutions.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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Thomas S

Series 66

Winnetka, IL

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Thomas Sabatini is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Alliance Bernstein and Raymond James & Associates. Sabatini is based in Winnetka, Illinois. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account solutions.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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