Steven Swierkowski has been an investment adviser representative at Counterweight Ventures since October 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Steven Swierkowski holds a Master's degree in defense analysis, with a specialty in financial management from Naval Postgraduate School. Steven Swierkowski studied at United States Military Academy at West Point.
Counterweight Ventures, LLC is a Wilmington, NC firm with $207M under management, 87 clients and 2 advisers across 3 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Steven Swierkowski is Senior Wealth Advisor of Counterweight Private Wealth. A retired Green Beret with 20 years of active-duty service, Swierkowski later served as CEO and managing member of a Veteran-owned tactical and marksmanship training company, and in 2020 decided to pursue a career as a financial advisor.
Steven Swierkowski’s longest registration is the current one, 3 years at Counterweight Ventures since 2023. Before joining Counterweight Ventures in 2023, Steven Swierkowski was registered through Truclarity Wealth Advisors and Park Avenue Securities LLC.
- Counterweight Private WealthCurrent– present · 3 yearsWilmington, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 327880
- Truclarity Wealth Advisors– · 1 yearRaleigh, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 305145
- Park Avenue Securities LLC– · under a yearRaleigh, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 46173
- Woodbury Financial Services, Inc.– · under a yearHuntersville, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 421
Professional designations
Listed by Counterweight Ventures
- CFP®
- RICP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Steven Swierkowski is registered as an investment adviser representative in North Carolina, since October 2023.
- North CarolinaSince 12 October 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 9 February 2021 |
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 20 November 2020 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 27 June 2020 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Full name
- Steven Matthew Swierkowski
- CRD
- 7307193
- Firm
- Counterweight Ventures · CRD 327880
- Office
- 404 N. 3RD STREET, SUITE 107, Wilmington, NC 28401
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 2020
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- counterweightpw.com
Where does Steven Swierkowski work?
Steven Swierkowski is an investment adviser representative registered through Counterweight Ventures, LLC since October 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Steven Swierkowski a financial advisor?
Yes. Steven Swierkowski has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina, through Counterweight Ventures since October 2023.
How many years of experience does Steven Swierkowski have?
Steven Swierkowski has 5 years in the financial industry, since December 2020, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Steven Swierkowski passed?
Steven Swierkowski has passed 3 licensing exams: the SIE, Series 7TO and Series 66. The earliest, the SIE, was passed in June 2020.
Where did Steven Swierkowski work before Counterweight Ventures?
Before Counterweight Ventures, Steven Swierkowski was registered through Truclarity Wealth Advisors, March 2022 to October 2023; Park Avenue Securities LLC, May 2021 to March 2022; Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., February 2021 to May 2021.
Where is Steven Swierkowski based?
Steven Swierkowski’s registered office is in Wilmington, NC.
Is Steven Swierkowski registered with FINRA?
No. Steven Swierkowski has no current broker registration.
Is Steven Swierkowski a CFP?
Counterweight Ventures lists Steven Swierkowski with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Steven Swierkowski’s record?
Search CRD 7307193 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Steven Swierkowski’s full registration record.
