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Stephen Braatz

18 Years of Experience
Oakdale, MN
3 DisclosuresBroker

Stephen Braatz is a registered investment advisor at LPL Financial LLC, based in Oakdale, MN, with 18 years of industry experience. Stephen is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 1,986,990 clients with $820B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
28129 advisors
Number of Clients
1,986,990 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$412K average
Assets Under Management
$819.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

The maximum account fee is 2.50% and is negotiable between the client and the advisor. Fees are based on total assets in the account and payable quarterly in advance.

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Location

910 Inwood Ave N, Oakdale, MN, 55128

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Customer Dispute
September 2013
Settled
Customer Dispute
June 2013
Settled
Customer Dispute
November 2012
Closed-No Action
Other Business Activities

Stephen owns rental property in Woodbury, MN with his spouse, dedicating minimal time to it. He also serves as Board Chair for a family ministry non-profit, spending minimal time on this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLCBroker
August 2026 - Present · 2 mos
LPL Financial LLC
August 2026 - Present · 2 mos
Previous Registrations
RBC Capital Markets, LLCBroker
October 2018 - August 2026 · 7 yrs 10 mos
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
October 2018 - August 2026 · 7 yrs 10 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
January 2011 - October 2018 · 7 yrs 9 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
January 2011 - October 2018 · 7 yrs 9 mos
Wells Fargo Investments, LLC
July 2010 - January 2011 · 6 mos
Wells Fargo Investments, LLCBroker
July 2010 - January 2011 · 6 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
February 2010 - August 2010 · 6 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyBroker
June 2009 - August 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
July 2008 - June 2009 · 11 mos
State Registrations34 states
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