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Stephen Chaney

President at Chaney Capital Management

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Stephen Chaney is President of Chaney Capital Management Inc., a Lynnwood investment adviser managing $456M. Stephen Chaney has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Chaney Capital Management since 15 March 1996, has 30 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 24 and Series 65.

30
Years in industry
30
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Stephen Chaney has been President of Chaney Capital Management since January 1999, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Stephen Chaney holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ohio University.

Chaney Capital Management Inc. is a Lynnwood, WA firm with $456M under management, 388 clients and 6 advisers across 2 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.

Stephen J. Chaney is President of Chaney Capital Management. He is the firm's Founder and Chief Financial Adviser. He founded the firm with the goal of helping people make smart plans with their money.

  1. – present · 30 years
    Adviser representative · Firm CRD 116511

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Stephen Chaney is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from March 1996; the most recent is Texas, in December 2024.

  • TexasResidentSince 3 December 2024
  • WashingtonSince 15 March 1996

Examinations

Series 657 February 1996
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 2430 January 1996
Name
General Securities Principal Examination

Key facts

Full name
Stephen Jay Chaney
CRD
2694076
Firm
Chaney Capital Management · CRD 116511
Role
President
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
March 1996
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Stephen Chaney work?

Stephen Chaney has been President of Chaney Capital Management Inc. since January 1999, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 3 September 2026

Is Stephen Chaney a financial advisor?

Yes. Stephen Chaney has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Washington, through Chaney Capital Management since March 1996.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Stephen Chaney have?

Stephen Chaney has 30 years in the financial industry, since March 1996, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Stephen Chaney passed?

Stephen Chaney has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 24 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 24, was passed in January 1996.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Stephen Chaney registered with FINRA?

No. Stephen Chaney has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Stephen Chaney’s record?

Search CRD 2694076 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Stephen Chaney’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Chaney Capital Management

  • Lynda BartschVice President/Owner
  • Lynda BartschChief Compliance Officer

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2694076, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Chaney Capital Management Inc., filed 3 September 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Chaney Capital Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.