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Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Total advisors

381

Across 132 offices

Clients per advisor

65 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$706,728 High

HNW client ratio

17% Typical

About

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC‑registered enterprise adviser with roughly 379 advisors and about $18.6 billion in assets under management that serves a broad mix of individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits and other institutional clients. Services are delivered through affiliated and independent investment adviser representatives and include advisor‑managed wrap and non‑wrap programs, financial planning (flat‑fee, subscription and hourly), third‑party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions for institutional clients.

The firm’s model is IAR‑driven: most advisors operate as independent contractors (with a program for some to become employees) and provide discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, using customized portfolios or model allocations aligned to client goals and ongoing active monitoring. Stratos employs an open‑architecture approach that integrates multiple third‑party platforms and managers — including affiliated sub‑advisors (Stratos Investment Management and SEI Investment Management Corporation), Envestnet, LPL, Fidelity and Schwab — and offers overlay and tax‑management features as part of portfolio implementation.

Several features disclosed in the brochure distinguish Stratos from many peers: a December 2025 strategic investment by SEI brought common ownership with SEI Investment Management Corporation and SEI Private Trust Company, enabling use of SEI‑managed strategies, the SEI Integrated Cash Program (including a mandatory 1% FDIC sweep) and the SEI Access Marketplace — arrangements the firm identifies as creating potential economic conflicts of interest. The brochure also highlights less common operational elements such as held‑away discretionary management via the Pontera platform, an option‑overlay sub‑adviser arrangement that shares fees with a parent company, and niche planning services (for example, sports and entertainment and executive planning), which clients are asked to review with their IAR.

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Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Business exit / sale strategy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Self-Employed

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Demographic focus

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Approaching retirement

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Location

1210 19th Ave. NW

Clinton IA 52732

Advisors at this office

6

Advisors at this office

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Randy K

Series 63, Series 65

Clinton, IA

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Randy Kirkpatrick is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2017 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2016. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base—including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and other institutions—offering a range of services such as advisor-managed programs, financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions. Their model relies on independent investment adviser representatives who provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers and investment solutions.

Options & derivatives strategies Business exit / sale strategy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Self-Employed HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Michel S

Series 66

Clinton, IA

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Michel Stephenitch is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior work at LPL Financial and multiple roles at Custom-Pak. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of services such as financial planning, advisor-managed programs, and outsourced CIO solutions. Stratos employs an open-architecture investment model, integrating multiple third-party platforms and managers to deliver customized and actively managed portfolios.

Options & derivatives strategies Business exit / sale strategy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Self-Employed HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Kelsey G

Series 66

Clinton, IA

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Kelsey Gammon is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. based in Clinton, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos in 2025, Gammon worked at LPL Financial from 2018 and has experience at Mercy Living Center. Additionally, Gammon is a commissioned notary public for the State of Iowa. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services such as advisor-managed programs, financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions. Stratos employs an open-architecture investment approach integrating multiple platforms and managers, with advisors operating primarily as independent contractors providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client goals.

Options & derivatives strategies Business exit / sale strategy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Self-Employed HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Andrew M

Series 63, Series 66

Clinton, IA

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Andrew Meyers is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Stratos since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at LPL Financial starting in 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as a health insurance agent and spends some time providing non-variable insurance services. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients using an open-architecture investment platform with a range of advisory and portfolio management solutions.

Options & derivatives strategies Business exit / sale strategy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Self-Employed HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Carina B

Series 63, Series 65

Clinton, IA

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Carina Bush is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2014 and is also affiliated with First Wealth Financial Group since 2012. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, advisor-managed programs, and outsourced CIO solutions, employing an open-architecture investment approach with multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Options & derivatives strategies Business exit / sale strategy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Self-Employed HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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Joseph M

Series 63, Series 66

Clinton, IA

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Joseph Mills is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2014. Mills also operates JT Mills, Inc., a business entity that manages his 1099 income from First Wealth Financial Group. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through an open-architecture investment approach combining multiple third-party platforms and customized portfolio management.

Options & derivatives strategies Business exit / sale strategy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Self-Employed HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals Approaching retirement
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