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CFP
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CFP

Steven Woodruff

15 Years of Experience
West Chester, PA
Broker

Steven Woodruff is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Venture Financial Advisors, LLC, based in West Chester, PA, with 15 years of industry experience. Steven is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, Education Planning, and 7 more. Their firm serves 16 clients with $5.7M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
2 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$5.7M

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management

Venture Financial Advisors charges ongoing fees for comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services, billed quarterly in arrears at up to $2,500 per quarter (totaling up to $10,000 annually) depending on the complexity of your situation. The firm meets with clients at least once a year and is available for ongoing contact as needed.

Annual Retainer:Up to $10,000/year
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Location

West Chester, PA

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Steven owns residential rental properties since 2018 and a vacation rental property since 2022, dedicating about 10-20% of his time to these activities. His role involves property acquisition and bookkeeping.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Venture Financial Advisors, LLC
September 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo
Innovation Partners LLCBroker
October 2024 - Present · 2 yrs
Innovation Partners LLC
October 2024 - Present · 2 yrs
Previous Registrations
Ip Financial Advisory Services LLC
October 2024 - August 2025 · 10 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
May 2019 - July 2023 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.
May 2019 - July 2023 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors
July 2018 - April 2019 · 9 mos
Strategic Advisers LLC
June 2014 - July 2018 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
June 2014 - April 2019 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Cfg Asset Management LLC
September 2013 - September 2014 · 1 yr
New England Securities Corporation
December 2010 - June 2014 · 3 yrs 6 mos
New England SecuritiesBroker
April 2010 - June 2014 · 4 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations1 state
PA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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