Steven Ankerstar has been Chief Executive Officer/Chief Compliance Officer of Ankerstar Wealth since February 2014, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Steven Ankerstar holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University.
Ankerstar Wealth, LLC is a Leander, TX firm with $146M under management, 310 clients and 6 advisers across 4 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Steve Ankerstar is Founder, CEO, CCO & Chief Investment Officer of Ankerstar Wealth, based in Leander, Texas. A retired U.S. Air Force officer and former stealth fighter pilot, he established the firm in 2014, originally as Afterburner Financial; it rebranded in 2021. He manages portfolios including Bitcoin Alpha, Quantum Xtreme and Xtreme Humanoid on the Autopilot app.
- Ankerstar Wealth, LLCCurrent– present · 11 yearsLeander, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 170819
Professional designations
Listed by Ankerstar Wealth
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional® (IACCP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Steven Ankerstar is registered as an investment adviser representative in 9 states. The first approvals date from October 2014; the most recent is Ohio, in January 2024.
- AlabamaSince 2 March 2023
- ArizonaSince 21 May 2020
- CaliforniaSince 3 January 2023
- FloridaSince 22 September 2022
- GeorgiaSince 4 June 2021
- LouisianaSince 6 June 2017
- NevadaSince 25 April 2023
- OhioSince 23 January 2024
- TexasSince 29 October 2014
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 1 October 2014 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Steven E Ankerstar
- CRD
- 6251545
- Firm
- Ankerstar Wealth · CRD 170819
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer/Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 3835 CR 175, UNIT #840, Leander, TX 78641
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- October 2014
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- ankerstarwealth.com
Where does Steven Ankerstar work?
Steven Ankerstar has been Chief Executive Officer/Chief Compliance Officer of Ankerstar Wealth, LLC since February 2014, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Steven Ankerstar a financial advisor?
Yes. Steven Ankerstar has a current investment-adviser registration in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Nevada, Ohio and Texas, through Ankerstar Wealth since October 2014.
How many years of experience does Steven Ankerstar have?
Steven Ankerstar has 11 years in the financial industry, since October 2014, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Steven Ankerstar passed?
Steven Ankerstar passed the Series 65 in October 2014.
Where is Steven Ankerstar based?
Steven Ankerstar’s registered office is in Leander, TX.
Is Steven Ankerstar registered with FINRA?
No. Steven Ankerstar has no current broker registration.
Is Steven Ankerstar a CFP?
Ankerstar Wealth lists Steven Ankerstar with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Steven Ankerstar’s record?
Search CRD 6251545 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Steven Ankerstar’s full registration record.