Role at Gateway Investment Advisers
- Title on Schedule A
- Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager
- Control
- Stephen Solaka is not a control person of Gateway Investment Advisers.
- Ownership
- An individual ownership band is not available in the source record.
- Tenure
- Stephen Solaka has held the filed role since September 2025.
The firm
Form ADV filed 21 July 2026
Career on record
Stephen Solaka has been registered through Gateway Investment Advisers since September 2025, and before that through UBS Financial Services Inc..
- – present · 1 yearLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 146681
- Belmont Capital Group– · 15 yearsLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 154078
- UBS Financial Services Inc.– · 3 yearsLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8174
- Passed Series 7 and Series 66 · 2005
Registrations and exams
Stephen Solaka has a current investment-adviser registration in Ohio and Texas and has passed 2 qualifying exams.
| State | Scope | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 3 September 2025 |
| Texas | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 30 September 2025 |
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 8 December 2005 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 15 November 2005 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- Stephen Joseph Solaka
- CRD
- 2645865
- Registration status
- Investment adviser registration
- Office
- 1875 Century Park E, Suite 1780, Los Angeles, CA 90067
- Firm bio
- gia.com
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Background
Gateway’s March 30, 2026 Form ADV brochure supplement lists Stephen J. Solaka’s B.A. from Michigan State University and prior roles at Belmont Capital Group, Dorchester Capital Advisors, UBS Wealth Management, TD Securities, Stafford Trading and Bear Wagner Specialists. The dated supplement is used for education and past employment only; its title information is not treated as current. Gateway Investment Advisers Form ADV brochure supplement (March 30, 2026)
Common questions
Where does Stephen Solaka work?
Stephen Solaka has been Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager of Gateway Investment Advisers, LLC since September 2025.
Is Stephen Solaka a financial advisor?
Yes. Stephen Solaka has a current investment-adviser registration in Ohio and Texas, through Gateway Investment Advisers since September 2025, as of 17 October 2026.
How many years of experience does Stephen Solaka have?
Stephen Solaka has worked in the financial industry for 18 years as of 17 October 2026, counted from 1 January 2008, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Stephen Solaka passed?
Stephen Solaka has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 2005.
Where did Stephen Solaka work before Gateway Investment Advisers?
Before Gateway Investment Advisers, Stephen Solaka was registered through UBS Financial Services Inc., December 2005 to June 2008.
Where is Stephen Solaka based?
Stephen Solaka’s registered office is in Los Angeles, CA.
Leadership at Gateway Investment Advisers
- Michael BuckiusChief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Board Member, and Portfolio Manager
- Daniel AshcraftSenior Vice President, Board Member, and Portfolio Manager
- Dylan BarlowVice President and Portfolio Manager
- Daniel BeckwithSenior Vice President and Portfolio Manager
- Theresa BridgeVice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Michael KnapkeVice President, Director of Marketing
- Julie SchmuellingPresident, Chief Operating Officer, and Board Member
- Kenneth ToftSenior Vice President and Portfolio Manager
- Mitchell TrottaVice President and Portfolio Manager
- Tricia TomichGeneral Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary
- David GiuntaBoard Member
- Maxwell HopkinsChief Risk Officer, Assistant General Counsel, and Compliance Officer
- James OrfanosBoard Member
- Eric WardBoard Member