Steve is the President/Owner of Richard Young Associates. He grew up in Aiken, SC and graduated from Clemson University in 1986 with a BS in Chemical Engineering. After nine years working as a chemical engineer, mostly at the Savannah River Site, Steve joined Richard Young Associates in 1995 as a financial planner and advisor. In 1998 he completed his CFP® coursework through the College of Financial Planning and obtained his designation as a Certified Financial Planner. He is licensed in investment advice and insurance. Steve has served as the financial chairperson for Aiken Young Life for over 20 years, and is a Qualified Kingdom Advisor for planning and investments. He serves as the Treasurer and a Deacon at New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Steve and his wife, Kathy, have three children and reside in Aiken, SC.
Our mission is to help clients obtain financial security and peace of mind while adhering to our values of integrity, honesty and glorifying God. We strive to help you achieve your goals and objectives by employing the latest academic research in planning and money management. We pride ourselves in providing impeccable client service and excellent financial advice.
General Information |
| Firm Start Year: | 1974 | |
| No. of Employees: | 10-19 | |
| Number of Years with Current Firm: | 28 |
| Advisory Services Provided: | Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Estate Planning & Trusts, Investment Advice & Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Tax Advice and Services, Financial Advice & Consulting |
Services |
| Investment Types: | Annuities, Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Stocks Mutual Funds |
| Can meet clients in the following ways: | Your Office, Email, Phone, Our Office, Your Home, Our Offices, Video Conference |
Firm Information |
| Assets Managed by Firm: | Yes |
Compensation and Fees |
| Fee Structure: | Fee-Only |
| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: | $100,000 |
Disclosures |
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WiserAdvisor provides referrals to financial professionals. WiserAdvisor is not a current client of advisor or advisory services. Financial professionals pay cash compensation for these referrals, which creates the incentive for WiserAdvisor to make these referrals, resulting in a conflict of interest. |
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Additional Detailed Disclosures |
Registered Investment Advisor:
Yes
Investment Advisor Representative:
Yes
Acknowledged fiduciary:
Yes
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years:
Have a clean record
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years:
Have a clean record
| Mon. | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue. | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed. | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu. | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri. | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
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