Stephen Way has been Partner of Setarcos Wealth Advisors since January 2021, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 10% and 25% of the firm. Stephen Way holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a major in accountancy from Miami University (Ohio) and a Certificate in Personal Financial Planning from UC Berkeley Extension.
Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC is a Philadelphia, PA firm with $112M under management, 54 clients and 2 advisers across 4 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Stephen Way is Partner & Director of Planning of Setarcos Wealth Advisors. He joined the firm in 2014 as an advisor and brings more than two decades of finance, investment and accounting experience. He began his career with Ernst & Young LLP, then held corporate finance roles at Continental Airlines and The Clorox Company.
Stephen Way’s longest registration is the current one, 12 years at Setarcos Wealth Advisors since 2014.
- Vernal Point Advisors, LLC– · under a yearSan Francisco, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 166587
- Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLCCurrent– present · 12 yearsPhiladelphia, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 157930
Professional designations
Listed by Setarcos Wealth Advisors
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Stephen Way is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from April 2014; the most recent is Texas, in December 2021.
- CaliforniaSince 3 April 2014
- PennsylvaniaSince 13 March 2019
- TexasResidentSince 12 December 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 3 April 2014 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Stephen Alfred Way
- CRD
- 6302406
- Firm
- Setarcos Wealth Advisors · CRD 157930
- Role
- Partner
- Office
- Philadelphia, PA
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2014
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- setarcosllc.com
Where does Stephen Way work?
Stephen Way has been Partner of Setarcos Wealth Advisors LLC since January 2021.
Is Stephen Way a financial advisor?
Yes. Stephen Way has a current investment-adviser registration in California, Pennsylvania and Texas, through Setarcos Wealth Advisors since April 2014.
How many years of experience does Stephen Way have?
Stephen Way has 12 years in the financial industry, since April 2014, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Stephen Way passed?
Stephen Way passed the Series 65 in April 2014.
Where is Stephen Way based?
Stephen Way’s registered office is in Philadelphia, PA.
Is Stephen Way registered with FINRA?
No. Stephen Way has no current broker registration.
Is Stephen Way a CFP?
Setarcos Wealth Advisors lists Stephen Way with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Is Stephen Way a CFA charterholder?
Setarcos Wealth Advisors lists Stephen Way with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Stephen Way’s record?
Search CRD 6302406 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Stephen Way’s full registration record.