Stephen Erken has been Managing Member / Chief Compliance Officer of Maxele Advisors since February 2013, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Stephen Erken holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Washington University, St. Louis.
Maxele Advisors, LLC is a Webster Groves, MO firm with $202M under management, 234 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its September 2026 filing.
Steve Erken is Principal and Founder of Maxele Advisors, LLC, and a Registered Investment Advisor Representative. He has over 30 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management.
Stephen Erken’s longest registration is the current one, 13 years at Maxele Advisors since 2013. Before joining Maxele Advisors in 2013, Stephen Erken was registered through Axa Advisors, LLC.
- Maxele Advisors, LLCCurrent– present · 13 yearsWebster Groves, MO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 165129
- Axa Advisors, LLC– · 12 yearsWebster Groves, MO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6627
Professional designations
Listed by Maxele Advisors
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Stephen Erken is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from February 2013; the most recent is Louisiana, in March 2018.
- LouisianaSince 29 March 2018
- MissouriSince 7 February 2013
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 24 May 1999 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 19 March 1988 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 25 November 1987 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 24 November 1987 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Stephen M Erken
- CRD
- 1773459
- Firm
- Maxele Advisors · CRD 165129
- Role
- Managing Member / Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 20 ALLEN AVENUE, SUITE 330, Webster Groves, MO 63119
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2000
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- maxeleadvisors.com
Where does Stephen Erken work?
Stephen Erken has been Managing Member / Chief Compliance Officer of Maxele Advisors, LLC since February 2013, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Stephen Erken a financial advisor?
Yes. Stephen Erken has a current investment-adviser registration in Louisiana and Missouri, through Maxele Advisors since February 2013.
How many years of experience does Stephen Erken have?
Stephen Erken has 26 years in the financial industry, since April 2000, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Stephen Erken passed?
Stephen Erken has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in November 1987.
Where did Stephen Erken work before Maxele Advisors?
Before Maxele Advisors, Stephen Erken was registered through Axa Advisors, LLC, April 2000 to February 2013.
Where is Stephen Erken based?
Stephen Erken’s registered office is in Webster Groves, MO.
Is Stephen Erken registered with FINRA?
No. Stephen Erken has no current broker registration.
Is Stephen Erken a CFP?
Maxele Advisors lists Stephen Erken with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Stephen Erken’s record?
Search CRD 1773459 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Stephen Erken’s full registration record.